Makam Agung Arosbaya, One Of The Religious Tourism In Bangkalan City Which Has Historical And Cultural Value For The Community

            The Makam Agung Complex tells the story of several figures from the Majapahit era, starting with Brawijaya V who ruled between 1468-1478 AD. His descendants then settled in Plakaran, forming a lineage that produced figures such as Kyai Pragalbo, Raden Pratanu and Raden Koro. Kyai Pragalbo, after converting to Islam under the guidance of Sunan Kudus, died in 1450 Saka (1531 AD), also known as Prince Ongguk. Once upon a time, Kyai Pragalbo was seriously ill and was asked to read the declaration of faith (syahadat), but he could not read but only nodded his head. Because Prince Pragalbo converted to Islam just by nodding his head, he was called Prince Ongguk. Kyai Pragalbo married Nyai Ageng Rondrowulan or the wife of Sunan Giri in Arosbaya. His son is Raden Pratanu, and then took over the royal throne, died in 1592 AD with the title Prince Lemah Duwur. Raden Pratanu is the grandson of Sunan Giri in Arosbaya and he is Guardian of Allah (Waliyullah). Raden Pratanu used to build the mosque located at the Makam Agung, in fact the one who made the foundation for the prayer room at the Makam Agung was Raden Pratanu. The bricks are still original and sturdy. Then continued by RKH Fuad Amin Imron. People in the location said that the foundation for the original prayer room was made by Raden Pratanu who wanted to build a mosque.

            Raden  Pratanu had a son. His name is Raden Koro (Prince Tengah) who continued his reign until 1621 AD. Prince Tengah left behind a wife and a son, who were then entrusted to his uncle in Madegan, while the government in Arosbaya was taken over by his younger brother, Prince Mas. So, the Makam Agung Arosbaya complex not only tells the history of the Majapahit kingdom who converted to Islam, but also the journey of their descendants in forming  Plakaran new city and their leadership in the Sampang and Blega regions.