 As the new settlement leader, Ki Gedeng Alang-Alang was bestowed the title "Kuwu Cerbon" (Cerbon village leader).A 15th century prince from Pajajaran, Prince Walangsungsang, converted to Islam, and was appointed as the "Adipati" (Duke) of Cirebon with the title "Cakrabumi".He established the new kingdom of Cirebon and declared independence from Sunda and Galuh.