History Blora 1

Origin of name Blora
According to folklore Blora derived from the word meaning BELOR Lumpur, later developed into an end mbeloran until now better known by the name BLORA.
Etymologically derived from the word WAI Blora LORAH +. Wai means water, and Lorah means ravine or low ground ..
In the Java language is often a change or exchange of a W with the letter B, without causing changes in meaning kata.Sehingga along with the times the word WAILORAH be BAILORAH, from BAILORAH be BALORA and eventually became BLORA BALORA said.
Thus the name means land of low aqueous BLORA, was close to understanding the muddy ground.
Blora Era Duchy under the Kingdom of Blora Jipang
Blora under Government Duchy Jipang the XVI century, which at that time still under the rule of Demak. Duke Jipang at that time named Aryo Penangsang, better known by the name of Aria Jipang. Regional powers include:
Starch, Lasem, Blora, and Jipang own. But after Jake Tingkir (Hadiwijaya) inherited the throne Demak Pajang moved to the center of government. Thus Blora Pajang enter the Kingdom.
Blora under the kingdom of Mataram
Display kingdom no longer govern, as captured by the Mataram kingdom centered in the town of Yogyakarta. Blora including Mtaram eastern region or area Wetan Bang.
In the reign of Paku Buwana I (1704-1719) Blora area was given to his son named Prince Blitar and given the title of Duke. Blora wide at that 3000 works (1 works = ¾ acres). In 1719-1727 the Kingdom of Mataram led by Amangkurat IV, so since then under the rule Blora Amangkurat IV.
Blora in Mangkubumi War era (years 1727 to 1755)
At the time of Mataram under Paku Buwana II (1727-1749) led a revolt by Mangku Earth and Mas Sahid, Mangku Earth successfully mastered Sukawati, Grobogan, Demak, Blora, and Yogyakarta. Finally Mangku Earth people be appointed by the King in Yogyakarta.
News from the Chronicle Giyanti and Fiber Kuntharatama Mangku states that the Earth became King on the 1 Sura Alib year 1675, or December 11, 1749. Along with the appointment of Mangku Earth becomes King, then removed all the other officials, including the leader of soldiers Mangkubumen, Wilatikta, became regent Blora.
Blora under the Sultanate Mangku War ended with an agreement Giyanti Earth, in 1755, known by the name palihan negari, because with the agreement of Mataram was divided into two kingdoms, the Kingdom of Surakarta, Paku Buwana III below, while the Sultan of Yogyakarta under Buwana I. In the Palihan Negari it, Blora be Kasunanan region as part of the East International, Kasunanan Surakarta. But the Regent Wilatikta disagree entered into Kasunanan area, so he resigned his position select
Blora Blora District as District
Since the days until the time of Mataram Pajang Blora District is an important area for the Central Government of the Kingdom, this was due Blora jatinya famous forest.
Blora apanage began to change its status from a regional Kliwon District on Thursday, the 2nd Sura Alib year 1675, or date of December 11, 1749 AD, which until now known as Regent BLORA.Adapun DISTRICT DAY SO first is WILATIKTA.
Blora Struggle against Colonialism
Popular Resistance Blora who pioneered farmer appeared in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Peasant resistance is not separated from the increasingly deteriorating social and economic conditions of rural population at that time ..
In 1882 the head tax imposed by the Colonial Government is very burdensome for landowners (farmers). In other areas of Java, the tax increase has led to peasant revolts, such as Cilegon events in 1888. Lapse two years later a farmer from Blora initiate resistance against colonial rule, spearheaded by SAMIN SURASENTIKO.
Samin movement as a movement of anti-colonial farmers were more likely to use passive methods of protest, a movement that is not a radical rebellion.
Some indicators of the causes of Adana rebellion against the colonial invaders, among others:
Various kinds of taxes implemented in areas Blora
Changes in land use patterns of communal
restrictions and supervision by the Netherlands regarding the use of forest products by the population
These indicators have a direct connection with the protest movement of farmers in the area Blora. This movement pattern mempunai MILLINARISME, the movement that opposes injustice and hope for a prosperous golden age.