Cakra Donya

Lonceng Cakra Donya is one of the famous Lonceng in the world and has a high historical value. Lonceng Cakra Donya very famous in Aceh and until now a symbol or icon Aceh.

According to historical records , the Lonceng Donya Chakra is a gift from Admiral Cheng Ho who is a formidable gob , as the ties of friendship between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Aceh.

Lonceng Cakra Donya is a Lonceng -shaped iron stupa in the form of a crown made ​​in China in 1409 Masehi , with a height of 125 cm and a width of 75 cm.

On the outside there is a bell Cakra Donya -Symbols shaped ornaments and symbols of Chinese characters and Arabic . Chinese characters that read " Sing Fang intention Toeng Juut Yat Tjo Kat " ( Sultan Sing Fa that has been poured in the 12th month of the year to 5 ).

While Arabic script is not readable anymore because it was erased with age.

The Lonceng were taken by Zheng are giving Chinese Emperor , in the 15th century to the King Pasai.

In the 15th century , Zheng He's fleet stopped by on his voyage to Pasai and provide a large bell dated 1409 ( Bell Donya ) To King Pasai at that time. In the city , many living ocean pasai Chinese communities , such as the " village of China" . As written on the saga of King Pasai.

When Pasai conquered by Aceh Darussalam in 1524 this lonceng was brought to the kingdom of Aceh at first lonceng is placed aboard the Sultan Iskandar Muda called " Chakra Donya "

Chakras have meaning : Train Axle , Symbol Vishnu , Horizon or Sun . While the World Donya means , literally can be interpreted as a carrier of world news.

Cakra Donya is the name of a warship Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607 - 1636) , namely Ships Cakra Donya where this bell is hung , in the invasion of the Portuguese in Malacca.

Cakra Donya ship is like an aircraft carrier fleet of Aceh at the time and are very large , so the Portuguese named it " Espanto Del Mundo " ( World Terror ). Then the lonceng inscribed with Chinese character and Arabic script called Cakra Donya.

Giant lonceng which is one of the historic heritage of high quality is placed near Masjid Raya Baiturrahman , located near the palace complex of Sultan Iskandar Muda. But this time the Lonceng Cakra Donya placed in the Museum Aceh.

Lonceng Cakra Donya is now a relic of pride of people of Aceh until now. Lonceng Cakra Donya is also a symbol of the historical evidence and the good relations between China and Aceh since the 15th century.

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