The Yogyakarta Sultanate is a Javanese monarchy established in 1755 following the Treaty of Giyanti. This treaty led to a split of the powerful Mataram Sultanate into Yogyakarta and Surakarta.
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Chinese Indonesian complete history: From Traders to CitizensChinese Indonesian complete history: From Traders to Citizens
Indonesia with its national motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity), strives to ensure equal treatment for all ethnicities across their archipelago. The commitment is particularly significant in the
Langkasuka Kingdom: The Ancient Malay Empire You’ve never heard ofLangkasuka Kingdom: The Ancient Malay Empire You’ve never heard of
Langkasuka’s Introduction Langkasuka, earliest known kingdoms in Southeast Asia and believed to have existed between the 2nd and 15h centuries CE. This kingdom located in the Northern part of the
Bali Culture History: The story of resilience and cultural preservationBali Culture History: The story of resilience and cultural preservation
Balinese culture, which has existed for many centuries, is mainly found on the island of Bali. It is famously characterized by a unique form of Hinduism, which blends local animistic