Hubungan Antara Riwayat Pedati Gede Pekalangan dengan Sejarah Tokoh Pangeran Walangsungsang

Abstract

Pedati Gede Pekalangan is a historical artifact found in the Pekalangan area, Cirebon. This cart is one of the oldest vehicles in Cirebon and is a witness to the history of Cirebon. This cart has also used a knockdown system which was an advanced technology of its time. Literature about the origin of this cart is difficult to find, so its history can only be obtained from word of mouth. Prince Wangsakerta in the book Rajya-Rajya I Bhumi Nuswantara states that the Gede Pedati has been around since the 2nd century, but the Cirebon people believe this cart was made in 1449 by Prince Walangsungsang or known as Prince Cakrabuana. This research is an attempt to discover the history of Pedati Gede Pekalangan by studying the journey of Prince Walangsungsang. The method used in this study is the historical method by collecting data through observations of Pedati Gede Pekalangan artifacts, literature studies, and interviews with Pedati Gede Pekalangan caretakers and Cirebon historians. The research concludes that Pedati Gede Pekalangan is a means of transportation that was made during the leadership of Prince Walangsungsang 1445-1479.