Sultanate of Banjarmasin

The Sultanate of Banjarmasin was a historic Islamic kingdom in southern Kalimantan (Borneo), established around the 16th century. It was a powerful regional center for trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship, thriving through relationships with neighboring states and European traders. The sultanate played a significant role in shaping local politics and society until it was incorporated into Dutch colonial territory in the 19th century. Today, Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan, honors its rich heritage, with remnants of its sultanate history reflected in local culture and historical sites.