Let Us Correct The Historical Mistakes That Deddy Corbuzier Showed On His YouTube

Deddy Corbuzier (Instagram/@mastercorbuzier)

JAKARTA - Ki Ageng Rangga Sasana reappears. Deddy Corbuzier, through his YouTube channel gave a wide space to the Sunda Empire character. Rangga used to be known for the term 'Heeren Zeventien'. On his most recent occasion, Rangga expressed his views on the United States. His perspective is unusual. Let's have surgery.

In a youTube impression Deddy Rangga discussed banten's role in U.S. independence. These things he relates to the origin of vehicle plate A to the abbreviation US which he thinks stands for 'Uncle Sam'.

About the license plate A. According to Rangga, the plate has a history. The letter 'A' is said to mean American. "The United States mandates from Sultan Abdul Mafakir of Banten. He got a mandate from Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa to free the United States," said Rangga.

Rangga also explains the abbreviation 'US'. US, said Rangga Sasana does not stand for United States but Uncle Sam (Uncle Sam). That is, Uncle Sam is an abbreviation made as a tribute to Sultan Abdul Mafakir aka S, A, M, the figure of the King of Banten who again he called an important role in the independence of the U.S.

"Why does America use (abbreviation) US? Uncle Sam. His sam is Sultan Abdul Mafakir. Banten it. So America is a country liberated by us here Banten it. The land of Banten is so meritorious there. So, every independence there must be a mandate. Can't people make a country. I can't," he added.

Let's not argue the truth from Rangga's mouth. Wrong for sure. But because Rangga was speaking at an event that had a large loyal audience, there were historical fact straighteners to do. Yes, let us take responsibility for the actions of Deddy Corbuzier and his YouTube team.

U.S. independence has nothing to do with Banten

Sultan Abdul Mafakhir Mahmud Abdulkadir or Pangeran Ratu became the fourth King of Banten from 1596 to 1647. While holding the throne of the Sultanate of Banten, it was known that the Sultan only established diplomatic relations with neighboring countries, especially Islamic countries.

Regarding the document that mentions the cooperation or role of Banten in the Declaration of American Independence dated July 4, 1776 never existed. After all, if the Kingdom of Banten in the image of Rangga Sasana is so strong, it may be that the Dutch will be difficult to subdue Banten. Historical evidence suggests otherwise.

In fact, Surasowan Palace could be scorched by the troops of Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels (1808-1811) in 1808. Moreover, the Sultan of Banten at that time, Sultan Abu al-Mafakhir Muhammad Aqiluddin (1803-1808) was exiled.

Historically, the feud between Daendels and the Sultan of Banten began with Banten's reluctance to obey and acknowledge the demands of the colonial government as rulers. As a result, Daendels chose to attack Banten.

He immediately deployed a thousand infantry troops along with four cannons directed to the Palace. Therefore, Banten finally claimed defeat to the Dutch after three days of war. The defeat then became the end of the existence of the Kingdom of Banten.

"The rejection of this claim is considered evidence of disloyalty. The following demands were faced with violence on the part of the People of Banten, and thus an uprising broke out, which should have been avoided. Here Daendels, General of the Revolution with a sword beheaded, like a fish in water," wrote Bernard H.M. Vlekke in the book Nusantara (1959).

"High on his horse and alone he paved the way for his troops to attack Banten, crashing past armed rebel groups who, barking and fearless, stepped aside from the governor-general. The coastal areas of the sultanate were seized as territory directly ruled by Batavia. The hinterland persisted for the next few years as a subordinate state," continued Bernard H.M. Vlekke.

The Origin of Plate A

Really, the U.S. is not at all involved in the license plate system of vehicles in Indonesia. The license plate system in Indonesia is a legacy of the British colonial period through Lieutenant Governor Thomas Stamford Raffles (1811-1816) in Nusantara in 1811.

Initially the license plate system was created by the British government to divide troops into 26 battalions or units, starting from the letters A to Z. Melansir Era.id, Each army unit and then assigned to various different regions.

As a marker, the vehicle used by the British army was fitted with a sign with a combination of the first letter according to the unity.

Yes license plate number of the vehicle that we use now yes colonial-era heritage in 1811 came into force gini license plate. Just look at it, it's the same. https://t.co/TRQrs8UrfX pic.twitter.com/owzUxWyhuP

— Mazzini (@mazzini_gsp) 15 January 2021

The sign is then followed by several numbers, and is closed with a Code A for additional transport or C indicating freight transport.

For example, banten area occupied by the unity of force A, Batavia which is now Jakarta occupied by unit B, and so on.

Uncle Sam's actual term

The term Uncle Sam which refers to Sultan Abdul Mafakir is like a proverb: far from roasting fire. Visiting Britannica, the origins of Uncle Sam's nickname are often attributed to a butcher from Troy, New York, Samuel Wilson.

At the time, Wilson was known as Uncle Sam. The name became more popular because Wilson often marked his meat delivery box with a U.S. stamp, which stands for United States.

However, the soldiers joked that the abbreviation was Uncle Sam's. Long story short, Uncle Sam's nickname was then censored.

Moreover, there is a local newspaper that immediately contains a story from Wilson. Afterwards, the nickname was widespread and accepted as a nickname from the US.

*Read more information about HISTORY or read other interesting writings from Detha Arya Tifada.

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