Margonda and Tole Iskandar

This is the history of naming roads in Depok. check this out :)

Margonda is the name of the main roads and business centers in Depok. It is not known the origin of that name is used, but reportedly said that the name comes from the name of a hero named Margonda. Families who claim to be descendants Margonda own children (in Cipayung, Depok) until now has not been able to provide information about the location of the tomb Margonda. In the end, Margonda very often associated with a Depok.

Tole Iskandar

information about Tole Iskandar, a little more clearly than Margonda information. Tole Iskandar experiences during the Japanese occupation, was listed in Regulation No. 1 / 1999 on Ratification and Coat of Depok City.

After Japan surrendered to the allies, Heiho and PETA (Defenders of the Homeland) was dissolved. The youths Heiho and PETA returned to his village. They were allowed to bring equipment except weapons. After Indonesia's independence August 17, 1945, Depok youths, especially the former Heiho and PETA continue their struggle.

first meeting held in Citayam Street (now Kartini Street), in September 1945. some former followers of the organization formed by the Japanese, like Tole Iskandar, seven former Heiho Depok and 13 other young people were in attendance at this meeting. At the meeting it was decided to form the Barisan Keamanan Depok which in total amounted to 21. Tole Iskandar was finally selected to be the commander. They were the forerunner to the struggle in Depok.
At that time, the weapons owned by the Barisan Keamanan Depok is only four Japanese carbine shoots. That was the spoil from the Japanese police on duty in Depok. Colonel Samuan, one of the compilation team history of the struggle in Bogor, to 21 people is named Group of 21. they are...

1. Tole Iskandar,
2. Abdoelah,
3. Saijan,
4. Sainan,
5. Sinan,
6. Salam A,
7. Niran,
8. Saidi Botjet,
9. Idan Saijan,
10. Tamin,
11. Joesoep,
12. Salam B,
13. Baoeng,
14. Mahroep,
15. Muhasim,
16. Hasbi,
17. Rodjak,
18. Tarip,
19. Kosim,
20. Nadjid, and
21. Mamoen.