760 ⟶ Construction of Borobudur Begins

The construction of the famous Indonesian Buddhist structure...
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🏯 Construction of Borobudur Begins

The construction of the famous Indonesian Buddhist structure Borobudur began, probably as a non-Buddhist shrine.⟶
Construction of Borobudur Begins (760)
BuddhismReligious ArchitectureTempleSailendra DynastyReligious ConversionMonument
IndonesiaIndonesia

🏯 Construction of the Kalasan Temple

Kalasan temple constructed, according to the Kalasan inscription.⟶
Construction of the Kalasan Temple (778)
BuddhismTempleArchitectureReligious StructuresMataram KingdomReligious Art
IndonesiaIndonesia

🏯 Sewu Temple Completion

The Manjusrigrha (Sewu) temple is completed according to Manjusrigrha inscription.⟶
Sewu Temple Completion (792)
BuddhismTempleArchitectureReligious ArtMataram KingdomMonumentCultural Heritage
IndonesiaIndonesia

🕉️ Sailendra Kingdom's Flourishing and Decline

The agriculturally based Buddhist Sailendra kingdom flourishes and declines. (to 832)⟶
Sailendra Kingdom's Flourishing and Decline (800)
BuddhismSailendra DynastyKingdomAgricultureReligious InfluenceDecline
IndonesiaIndonesia

🕉️ Prambanan Temple Complex Completed and Balaputra Defeated

Prambanan is completed. According to the Shivagrha inscription, Rakai Pikatan — the husband of Pramodhawardhani — defeated Balaputra.⟶
Prambanan Temple Complex Completed and Balaputra Defeated (856)
HinduismTempleArchitectureSailendra DynastyMataram KingdomInscriptions
IndonesiaIndonesia

🕌 Construction of the Great Mosque of Demak

The Great Mosque of Demak is the oldest mosque in Java, built by the Wali Songo during the reign of Sultan Raden Patah.⟶
Construction of the Great Mosque of Demak (1478)
IslamSultanateReligious Architecture
IndonesiaIndonesia