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{{Short description|Traditional script from Cirebon}}
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'''Cirebon script''' or '''Rikasara''' is an [[abugida]] from [[Cirebon Regency|Cirebon]] used before the 1650s (17th century) where experts believe that Rikasara is related to the [[Pallava script|Palawa script]]. This script is closely related to the [[Javanese script]]. This script is found in Gamel Mosque relief<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liputan6.com |date=2017-06-08 |title=Makna Ukiran Unik di Tiang Masjid Keramat Cirebon |url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/2982612/makna-ukiran-unik-di-tiang-masjid-keramat-cirebon |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=liputan6.com |language=id}}</ref> and old Cirebon manuscript.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-04-14 |title=AKSARA RIKASARA |url=https://sakapanuratrahsa.blogspot.com/2018/04/aksara-rikasara.html |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=AKSARA RIKASARA ~ Arti Panuratrahsa |language=id}}</ref>

Rikasara is a regional script serving as a cultural heritage and identity marker for the Cirebonese people. Historically, it was suppressed during the Dutch colonial era, when the [[Sultanate of Cirebon|Cirebon Sultanate]] was under Dutch influence. The Dutch administration mandated the use of Javanese Carakan, [[Pegon script|Pegon]], and Latin scripts for official documents, leading to the decline of these traditional scripts.<ref name=":0" />

Rikasara has three main writing methods and several stylistic variations (called ''Samengan'').

# '''Sasandisara''' (secret writing method): This style was used to keep the content hidden from the general public. An example of this method can be found in a letter sent to Banten in support of Prince Hasanuddin.
# '''Angarasara''' (common writing method): This is the standard writing style typically used by ''Ajengan'' (Islamic scholars or respected figures) and is non-secretive, allowing anyone to read it.
# '''Bandasara''' (secret writing wrapped in prayer): Similar in purpose to Sasandisara, Bandasara was used for confidential matters. However, what sets it apart is that the writing is accompanied by prayers, making the bearer unaware that they are carrying an important document.<ref name=":0" />
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