THE POLITICS OF THE SUNDANESE KINGDOM ADMINISTRATION IN KAWALI-GALUH
Abstract: The focus of the
study is the politics of the Sundanese Kingdom administration during a period
when the power was centered in Kawali-Galuh. Astana Gede Kawali is a historical
site that used to be the center of the Sundanese kingdom as solidly proven by
the existence of a number of remaining historical plaques found in the
site. The study employed a four-step
historical method that involved heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and
historiography. The main concept underlying the study is Montesquieu’s Division
of Power, also known as the Trias Politica. In general, the politics of the
Sundanese kingdom administration remained unchanged despite the shifts of the
administrative center to Galuh, Kawali, and Pakuan. The Sundanese kingdoms
actually adopted a unique concept called Tri Tangtu di Buana, according to
which administrative power was distributed triadically among Prebu, Rama, and
Resi. The concept of Tri Tangtu Buana is similar to that of Montesquieu’s Trias
Politica, which is commonly adopted by today’s modern states.
Author: Widyonugrahanto, Nina
Herlina Lubis, Mumuh Muhzin Z., Dede Mahzuni, Kunto Sofianto, R.M. Mulyadi,
Undang Ahmad Darsa
Journal Code: jpsejarahgg170005
