Abstract
This paper discusses howPanglima Laottransformed into the republic from kingdom era. During the kingdom era, Panglima Laot had an important role in the maritime sector, particularly in collecting vessel excise. However, during the Dutch Colonial military penetration,Panglima Laothad adapted to the war situation. After the independence, it adapted to the different situation where kingdoms were no longer exist. This political change transformedPanglima Laotin terms of function, value and position as a form of adaptation. This study uses historical method, especially analyzing local as well as the colonial sources. It also included journal as the reference. This study shows thatPanglima Laotgradually transformed based on certain phase. During the war phase,Panglima Laottransformed into the war force to face the Dutch military penetration. After the independence,Panglima Laothad to adapt once again, it transforms into a customary institution serving for the fishermen within the traditional corridor.Panglima Laoteventually becomes the maritime culture of the Kingdom of Aceh for Indonesia. The existence ofPanglima Laotas a customary institution managing the coastal area is recognized by the Country in the law.
Highlights
As a maritime country, Indonesia has a long history and diverse maritime cultural heritage
Panglima Laot was an institution under the minister of transportation during the Kingdom of Aceh
An example of the concrete role of Panglima Laot in the Aceh-Dutch war was the appointment of Teuku Umar as a Panglima Laot
Summary
Indonesia has a long history and diverse maritime cultural heritage. The impact of colonial war in military aspect had destroyed all the value order system in the Kingdom of Aceh. The adaptation occurred to deal with the penetration and domination of the Dutch colonial force after the expansion of the Dutch to Aceh since the 19th century. This adaptation process led to the transformation of Panglima Laot, both in value and position. This paper attempted to answer how the transformation process of the function and position of Panglima Laot since the Kingdom of Aceh due to local adaptation during the Dutch colonial penetration until the Republic of Indonesia was established
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