1549 ⟶ Arya Penangsang's Assassination of Sunan Prawoto

Arya Penangsang with the support of his teacher, Sunan Kudus...

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🕌 Sultan Trenggono Founds Demak Sultanate in Java

Sultan Trenggono builds the first Muslim kingdom in Java, called Demak, in Indonesia. Many other small kingdoms were established in other islands to fight against Portuguese. Each kingdom introduced local language as a way of communication and unity.⟶

IslamColonialismSultanateKingdomPortuguese EmpirePolitical Formation

Indonesia

Portugal

⚔️ Pati Unus's Invasion of Malacca and Death

Pati Unus leads the invasion of Malacca (in present-day Malaysia) against the Portuguese occupation. Pati Unus was killed in this battle, and was succeeded by his brother, sultan Trenggana.⟶

ColonialismWarfarePortuguese EmpireNaval WarfareMilitary ConflictResistanceTrade

Malaysia

Portugal

🏰 Portuguese Alliance with Ternate and Fort Construction

The Portuguese ally themselves with the rulers of Ternate (in present-day Indonesia) and begin construction of a fort.⟶

ColonialismTradeMilitaryPortuguese EmpireSpice TradeMilitary AllianceFortificationTernateEuropean Expansion

Indonesia

Portugal

👑 Fall of Majapahit and Rise of Demak

The Majapahit Empire fell to Demak, with many fleeing to Bali while Demak, under Sultan Fatah, became the new center of power.⟶

MajapahitSultanateMajapahit EmpireIslamic ExpansionPolitical TransitionSuccession

Indonesia

⚔️ Arya Penangsang's Assassination of Sunan Prawoto

Arya Penangsang with the support of his teacher, Sunan Kudus, avenges the death of Raden Kikin by sending an envoy named Rangkud to kill Sunan Prawoto by Keris Kyai Satan Kober (in present-day Indonesia).⟶

Javanese HistoryPower StruggleAssassinationSultanateReligious ConflictPolitical Intrigue

Indonesia