👑 Family Tree of the Kesultanan Tidore (Sultanate of Tidore)

The Sultanate of Tidore is one of the oldest Islamic monarchies in Indonesia, located on Tidore Island, just west of Ternate in the Maluku Islands. It historically rivaled the Sultanate of Ternate and was also deeply involved in the clove trade.


Below is a simplified family tree of notable Sultans of Tidore, with a focus on historically significant rulers. Due to gaps in historical records, especially during colonial interference, the genealogy is simplified:

🧭 About the Sultanate of Tidore

  • Islamization: Like Ternate, Tidore adopted Islam in the late 15th century.

  • Colonial Interactions:

    • Allied with the Spanish (vs. Ternate's Portuguese alliance).

    • Later came under Dutch influence and was integrated into colonial governance.

  • Sultan Saifuddin (17th century) is considered one of the most powerful rulers.

  • Modern Role: The Sultan today serves as a cultural and traditional figurehead.


📍 Current Sultan

  • Sultan Husain Alting Syah, enthroned in 2014

  • Active in preserving Tidore's Islamic and maritime heritage

  • Plays ceremonial and symbolic roles in local society


📜 Historical Overview

  • Founded: Late 15th century

  • First Sultan: Muhammad Naqil (c. 1495), who converted to Islam and established the sultanate.

  • Capital: Tidore Island, near the island of Ternate in North Maluku.

  • Religion: Islam (officially adopted in the late 15th century).


⚔️ Rivalry and Trade

  • Tidore was a major rival of the Sultanate of Ternate, both competing for control over the lucrative clove trade.

  • It allied with the Spanish Empire, while Ternate aligned with the Portuguese, intensifying the Ternate-Tidore wars.

  • Tidore also exerted influence over nearby Papuan territories, expanding its reach into New Guinea.


🌍 Colonial Period

  • In the 17th century, Tidore came under Dutch influence through the VOC (Dutch East India Company).

  • Despite colonization, Tidore retained local autonomy as a symbolic monarchy under Dutch, then Indonesian oversight.

  • The royal family continued to play ceremonial roles during the colonial and post-independence periods.


👑 Modern Role

  • The Tidore royal family was formally restored in the 1990s.

  • Sultan Husain Alting Syah was enthroned in 2014 and serves as the current ceremonial Sultan.

  • The sultanate now promotes Islamic values, local tradition, and cultural diplomacy in North Maluku.


🔱 Cultural Significance

  • The sultanate upholds traditions such as:

    • Capo Gurabati (royal rituals)

    • Jou Barakati (royal title for respected leaders)

    • Legu Gam Festival celebrating Tidore heritage

 

 

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