History and Development Ancient Ports & Kingdoms: Pasuruan has been a bustling port city since ancient times, influenced by kingdoms such as Singasari, Majapahit, and Mataram, also known as 'Gembong'. Colonial Period: It became important for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a plantation center (sugarcane, coffee), where Dutch traders settled and established colonies, separating the traditional and colonial cities. The Untung Suropati Era: Untung Suropati led Pasuruan around 1686-1706, be...