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Kertanagara

Type Figure Region Southeast Asia Time 1248–1292 Also known as Kertanagara、Kertanegara、Sri Kertanagara、克尔塔纳噶拉

Kertanagara (1248–1292), ruler of Java's Singhasari kingdom, unified the states of East Java after acceding in 1268, carried out religious and politi…

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  1. 1268–1280Tumapel (capital of Singhasari) · JavaKertanagara succeeded his father Wisnuwardhana and gradually conquered or absorbed vassal states such as Kediri and Bali, establishing hegemony over East Java.
  2. 1280–1292Java · JavaIn his later reign Kertanagara titled himself 'Lord of the World', pursued a religious policy blending Shaiva and Buddhist elements, and issued the Jawi inscription in 1289. Around 1289 he refused the demands for tribute from Kublai Khan's Yuan envoys and had sent troops to intervene in Sumatra, showing his regional ambitions.
  3. 1292Tumapel · JavaIn 1292 Jayakatwang, ruler of the vassal state Gandarul, launched a rebellion and Kertanagara was attacked and killed in the capital. His son-in-law Raden Wijaya subsequently allied with the Yuan expeditionary force to defeat the rebels, founding the Majapahit kingdom, whereupon Singhasari perished.

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