Genealogy of Demak Bintara Sultanate’s Kings (1475-1554AD) According to the Nusantara Ulama Scripture

Abstract

The lineage (nasab) and religion of a king are two crucial factors in the study of a kingdom’s history, which in this context is Nusantara. Nasab is a family bond based on the holistic aspect of blood relations. The Demak Bintara Sultanate (1475-1554 AD) is an Islamic kingdom established by Raden Fatah with the support of the Walisongo on Java Island. The Nusantara Ulama Scripture is a book written by Muslim scholars in Nusantara. This study used the historical research method involving various steps for compiling historical data. It consists of a set of principles that a historical researcher must adhere to when carrying out this type of study. There are four steps in this method, namely seeking sources (heuristics), selecting or sorting relevant data, interpretation of data and writing of the historiography. Results of the study highlighted the genealogy of the kings of Demak Bintara Sultanate (1475-1554 AD) based on the babad (chronicle), serat (letters), and oral narratives from members of society. The Syeh Anom manuscript provides information, especially regarding Raden Fatah's lineage, which differs from the general understanding. Findings of this study are significant to the public, considering that thus far, information regarding the relationships pertaining to the Demak Sultanate have been dominated by negative narratives, including the Wali. Therefore, the Syeh Anom manuscript can be used as a comparative source of information to previous sources.