BATORO KATONG

Lesan history, growing from mouth to mouth the next generation becomes important position, especially in relation to historical psycho analysis. Because of the history Lesan, which is emerging developing imagination, belief and value structure of society. Regardless, of whether history Lesan not the result of objective historical research? or often mixed with mythology? History of growing through Lesan tradition, even a kind of belief as mentioned above. Below you will see, try on some of the results of the investigation described, research documents are all nothing but the statement Lesan some leaders and elders in the community in each of Ponorogo.

As has been in the review at the beginning of this paper for the people of Ponorogo, Batoro Katong is a character and the first ruler of the most legendary in Ponorogo society. Until now Batoro Katong is a symbol of political power continued to be preserved by the authorities in this area from time to time. No ruler of Ponorogo, which can release from this legendary historical figure.

Batoro Katong, real name Ox Kanigoro, is none other than one of the sons of the concubines of King Brawijaya V Campa the Muslim princess. Majapahit power began to dim, as his older brother, Ox Kenongo which was renamed as Raden Fattah, established the sultanate of Demak Bintoro. Ox Kanigoro follow in his footsteps, to sit under the guidance of Wali Songo in Demak. Brawijaya V that the attempt on his life by a guardian Islamkan Songo, the Guardians of Islam is persuaded King Brawijaya V with Campa Princess offers a Muslim to be his wife.

Although later Prabu Brawijaya alone in failing to Islamkan, but his marriage to the princess Campa resulted in sharpening of the political conflict in Majapahit. Diperistrinya daughter of Prabu Brawijaya V Campa by reaction led to 'protest' of the elite palace to another. As performed by a poet named punggawanya Suryongalam Ketut Anom. An adherent of Hinduism, which originated from Bali. This latter figure, then 'desertion' to get out of Majapahit, and build a new civilization in southeastern Lawu. Ki Ageng Suryangalam Ketut is then known as Ki Demat Ageng Fleas or Lice. And the area is home to Ki Ageng Fleas Fleas are called, now is an area consisting of several villages in the subdistrict of Jetis.

Ki Ageng lice was the one who later created an art Barongan, who then called Reog. And reog nothing but an articulation of Ki Ageng Fleas symbolic criticism of the king of Majapahit (symbolized by a tiger head), who defeated the seduction of a woman / daughter Campa (symbolized by a sudden peacock). And Ki Ageng Fleas itself symbolized a Doctor Anom or often called as Bujang Ganong, wise though ugly.

In the end, efforts to strengthen Ki Ageng Fleas base in Ponorogo is that in the next period is considered as a threat by the power of Majapahit. And furthermore the same view held also by the Sultanate of Demak, the postscript as the successor to 'triumph' of Majapahit although the color of Islam. Sunan Kalidjaga, with his Muslim Kiai (or Ki Ageng Mirah) trying to do the 'investigation' of the state of Ponorogo, and watch the forces most influential in Ponorogo. And they find Demat Flea as the most influential rulers at that time. Expansion for the sake of power and Islamization, Demak ruler sends a 'best sons' of the then known widely by Batoro Katong with one of his students named Selo Aji and was attended by 40 senior students to another. When Batoro Katong come into Ponorogo Ponorogo most people are adherents of Buddhism, animism and dynamism.

Long story short, there was the fight between Batoro Katong with Ki Ageng Fleas. Amid the same conditions as strong, Batoro Katong wits to beat Ki Ageng Fleas. Then with 'smart sense' approach Batoro Katong trying Ki Ageng Fleas daughter named Niken Gandini, with in 'lure-lure' wives will be made.

Gandini Niken then this is 'used' to take the Batoro Katong Koro Welang heirloom, heirloom final of Ki Ageng Fleas. The battle continues and Ki Ageng disappeared Fleas, on Friday Wage in a mountainous area Wringin-Anom Sambit Ponorogo. Today by the followers of Fleas and Ponorogo society (especially of abangan), assume that a day of his fateful Ponorogo. Place the disappearance of Ki Ageng Fleas are referred to as Mt rotten, located in the nugget. Batoro Katong later, saying that Ki Ageng Fleas will moksha and be reborn in the future. This is possible be done to dampen the anger of the death of Ki Ageng Fleas.

After the 'removal' Ki Ageng Fleas, Batoro Katong collect and addressed the people Ponorogo that he is none other than Batoro, a demigod. This is done, because people still believe in the existence Ponorogo gods, and Batara. Of the door is firmly Katong Ponorogo ruler, founded the palace, and the city center. and then do the Islamization Ponorogo slowly but surely. Being Reog Ponorogo art community resistance began in elimination of the elements of rebellion, by displaying a fictional story about the history of the Kingdom of Wind Bantar reog. Making art counterpoint, a kind jemblungan and so forth. The retainer and grandchildren Batoro Katong, is then set up boarding schools as a center of Islam.

In this context, the presence of Islam as a doctrine, then crossed to the chaos of political power. The expansion of Islam, brings direct impact on the expansion of influence, power and means well. And Batoro Katonglah that a figure in idealkan, the actual ruler 'ulama. Tracking the 'genealogy' of political culture and elite boarding school in Ponorogo Islamic organizations, at least to start from this point.

And there are two important conclusions that can be drawn according to the author attempts Batoro Katong namely: first, the effort came to power (political practice) is nothing but the part of the sacred mission 'preaching' through politics. Secondly, those who have a different culture, and is often considered to be contrary to religious values, means also a political enemy who must be 'in control' and then 'in beradabkan'. Third, to civilize the society through religion, and the process of domestication-taming subversive elements in society Ponorogo (eg: taming Reog).