History of JAKARTA

The history of Jakarta dates back from around 500 years ago in a small part of thedownstream of Ciliwung River. During century later the city port grew into a bustlinginternational trade center.

The story of Jakarta at the earlier phase emanates from the divers ancient inscription found in the nearby port.untold stories of Jakarta up until the earlier arrived of Europian colonials were very scarce.

Europian writers reported that at early 16 century Kelapa was the port’s name of hindu’s Kingdom called Sunda with Pajajaran as its capital city. It was located around 40 kilometers near the city of Boogor nowdays.

Portugal was the biggest group of Europians coming to Kelapa port. The city was then under assault by mob led by a young man named Fatahilah changed the name of Sunda Kelapa. Afterwards on June 22, 1527 Fatahilah changed the named of Sunda Kelapa into Jayakarta. Hence, the dates iscommemorated as the date of birth of the City Jakarta. The Dutch come by end of the centuries and took control of Jayakarta.