Kresna Social Science and Humanities Research
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PRAWOTO, THE AUTHORITY CENTER OF DEMAK KINGDOM SULTANATE
Abstract
This writing would like to analyze the ancient heritage objects' existence in Brentolo, Prawoto Village, Pati district, Central Java Province. It examines the Prawoto's history which is told in old literatures, especially Babad Tanah Djawi, Serat Centhini, as well as the research results from historical reviewers, H. J. de Graaf.
The questions would like to answer in this paper, such as; What is really happened an area called Prawoto that has been an important place for centuries, Does Prawoto become the kings' palace of Demak when the rainy season comes or is it more than that? What is the purpose of Prawoto as a Pesanggrahan (Read: guesthouse). What is the meaning of the story before Demak Great Mosque was built, The Religion Experts (Wali), Islamic religion's disseminator (Walisongo) in Java is worship and pray to God ask for help and guidance first. At the Kauman Mosque in Prawoto Village.
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The author (s) declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
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Submitted
19 November 2020 -
Revised
18 October 2021 -
Published
8 December 2020