The Origin Of The Country Where The

Minangkabau includes one country (village) located in Sungayang subdistrict, West Sumatra Province. the country was still a land airy. However, since by an event, that area is called the land of the Minangkabau. The event is it? Here's the story in the story of the origin of the name of the land of the Minangkabau.
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In the past, in West Sumatra, that a Kingdom named Pagaruyung Kingdom. The Kingdom was ruled by a King that just and wise. People always live a safe, peaceful, and serene. One time, the serenity of the country was disturbed by the bad news that the Majapahit Kingdom of Java would attack them. That situation did not make the punggawa Pagaruyung Kingdom trembling.
"The enemy unflinchingly sought, come abstinence declined. If it can be avoided, but if pressed we face, "the slogan of the leaders of the Pagaruyung Kingdom.
One day, the army of the Kingdom of Majapahit arrived at Whetting Jao, an area near the border of Pagaruyung Kingdom. In the place of Majapahit Kingdom forces set up tents while you set the strategy for the invasion of Pagaruyung Kingdom. Facing a precarious situation, the leaders of the Pagaruyung soon convene a hearing.
"Our country is being threatened by danger. The enemy was in sight. How do you think? "asked the King who led the hearing.
"Gosh, Your Majesty The King. If I may a servant of, should we face them with troops riding and elephants, "suggested warlord of the Kingdom.
"Wait a minute! We should never be MADCAP, "deny King's Advisors," if we attack them with a large army, fighting will inevitably occur. Of course these battles will be the people's suffering. "
The atmosphere of the trial is starting to heat up. The King's wise it was soon dealt with.
"Quiet, brothers and sisters!" said the King, "I agreed with the opinion of the Advisory's uncle. But, what is proposed so that this war is not Uncle swallow casualties? "
The question that makes the whole trial participants speechless. The atmosphere became silent. All the attention drawn to the Advisor of the King, they can't wait any longer would like to hear her opinion. A few moments later, the King's Advisor was piped.
"Gosh, Your Majesty The King. To avoid bloodshed, it will be good if our enemies are conferred. We greet them at the border then negotiate with them. If they refuse, then we challenge their penalty Buffalo Advisory, "says King.
"Hmmm ... good idea," said the King, "How do you think all?"
"Agreed, your Majesty the King," for all participants of session simultaneously.
Next, the King, together with punggawanya has devised a strategy to defeat the enemy without bloodshed. The King immediately commanded the daughter of Datuk Tantejo Garhano to adorn the children of marriage and dayang-dayang Palace is gorgeous with beautiful clothes. Datuk Tantejo Garhano is a daughter who has manners and tenderness. Properties that have been taught by Datuk Tantejo Garhano to children in marriage as well as the handmaidens of the Palace.
After all ready, Datuk Tantejo Garhano with the children in marriage as well as dayang-dayang Palace headed to the border to welcome the arrival of enemy forces. They also carry a wide variety of delicacies to entertain the troops. Meanwhile, from a distance, looks are just in case troops Pagaruyung to keep everything possible that could happen.
Not how long after the troupe arrived in Garhano Tantejo Datuk border, enemy forces of Majapahit was up in the place.
"Welcome, Dear Sirs," greet Datuk Tantejo Garhano with polite and gentle. "We are messengers of the Pagaruyung Kingdom. The King was so pleased with the arrival of our gentlemen at court. But earlier, please try first dish that we provide! Gents are certainly feeling hungry and tired after a long journey. "
See the beautiful woman's treatment, the Majapahit armies to be astonished. They had previously thought that their arrival would be welcomed by the armed forces. However, beyond suspicion, it turns out they were greeted by dozens of beautiful women who brought the dish delicious. With the tenderness of the beautiful woman, the Majapahit armies began to wobble for attacks to finally accept the offer.
After Majapahit troops finished meal and rest for a moment, Datuk Tantejo Garhano immediately invite their leaders to the Palace to meet the King.
"Come, Lord! We are waiting for Mr King in court! "is Garhano by Tantejo Datuk manners.
"Alright, I will soon meet with King you guys," replied the squad leader.
Once in the Palace, Datuk Tantejo Garhano direct drive squad leader went into the courtroom. There, the King with punggawanya looks are sitting waiting.
 
     
"Welcome, master," greet the King, "come, please sit down!"
"Thank you, your Majesty," said the leader.
"What the hell is hosting here?" asked the King pretended not to know.
"We are sent by the King of Majapahit to conquer Pagaruyung. We also should return victoriously, "replied the leader.
"Oh, so," replied the King with a smile, "we understand a task Master. But, what if we replace with wars on Buffalo. The goal is to avoid bloodshed among our troops. "
The squad leader of Majapahit was speechless. After thinking for a moment, finally approving the proposal he is the King.
"Well, Your Majesty The King. We accept bid your Majesty, "replied the leader.
Finally, both parties to the agreement to back to Buffalo. If Buffalo's the King loses, then the Pagaruyung Kingdom stated subject. But, if the Buffalo belonged to the Majapahit defeated, they would be allowed to return to the island of Java in peace.
In this type of agreement is not specified and the size of the Buffalo that will serve the complaint. Therefore want to win those games, the Majapahit armies also chose a Buffalo the most great, strong, and tough. Meanwhile, the King chose a buffalo which still suckle. However, at the mouth of the Buffalo was mounted child iron conical taper. The day before the match was dihelat, the son of a Buffalo was intentionally made hungry by way of parent separated from.
The next day, the second complaint is immediately taken to the Buffalo rink in a vast desert. The audience of both parties was being gathered on the edge of the arena to watch the match that will last is fierce. Both parties shall make a joyful noise to give support on Buffalo complaint respectively.
"Come on, little Buffalo. -The great Buffalo! "cried the audience of the Pagaruyung.
The support of the Majapahit troops not to be outdone.
"Come on, big buffaloes. Just chopped Buffalo child ingusan it! "
The atmosphere in denuding it was getting crowded. Buffalo's second complaint had been brought into the arena. The atmosphere was transformed into silence. Spectators from both sides seemed tense. So both the Buffalo, Buffalo's proprietary removable Majapahit beringas and wild looks. Meanwhile, the boy's Buffalo Hunt immediately to suckle Pagaruyung on Buffalo big it is because its parent thinks.
Surefire, the belly belongs to the Majapahit was wounded Buffalo exposed tapered iron prick in mouth snapped Buffalo's son Pagaruyung. After some time the JAB, the Majapahit army-owned Buffalo finally collapsed and terkapar on the ground. See the incident, spectators of the Pagaruyung has a joyful noise.
"Manang kabau ..., Manang kabau ...," they cried.
Finally, the Majapahit army lost the match was declared. They were allowed back to the Majapahit in peace. Meanwhile, the news of the victory spread Pagarayung Buffalo all corners of the country. The word "manang kabau" which means win Buffalo became the talk everywhere. Gradually, the pronunciation of the word "manang" changes to the word "minang". Since then, the place was called the Minangkabau Nagari, a nagari (village) named the Minangkabau.
As an effort to commemorate that event, the population of the country house designed a rangkiang Pagaruyung (attic) that the roof resembles the shape of the horns of the Buffalo. Allegedly, the House was built on the border, where the army of Majapahit were hosted by the ladies-beautiful woman Pagaruyung.
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According to the story the origins of the name State of Minangkabau, West Sumatra. The story above is just a legend that does not have to correspond to the historical facts. Regardless of the true or false story above, what matters is the moral message is contained behind it. One of the moral message which can be learned is that the resolution of a problem doesn't have to be always ended with violence. There are many other avenues to be pursued, one of which is the path of negotiations.