Sumbawa Island, located in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, has a rich and varied history. Over the centuries, the island has experienced the influence of various regional and global powers, as well as significant geological events. This comprehensive history of Sumbawa Island will cover its early inhabitants, the rise of powerful sultanates, the impact of European colonialism, and its role in modern Indonesia. Prehistoric Era and Early Inhabitants Archaeological evidence suggests that Sumbawa Island has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Early human settlements on the island can be traced back to the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 2 million years ago. The island’s earliest inhabitants were hunter-gatherers who primarily relied…