1611 ⟶ Gowa Halts Major Islamization Push in South Sulawesi

The Kingdom of Gowa ends its major push to convert the Makas...
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🕌 Islam's Early Presence in Aceh

Islam is likely established in the Aceh region.⟶
Islam's Early Presence in Aceh (1300)
IslamReligious ConversionSpread of ReligionTrade
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

🙏 Francis Xavier's Missionary Work in the Moluccas

Francis Xavier works among the peoples of Ambon, Ternate and Morotai (Moro) laying the foundations for a permanent mission. (to 1547)⟶
Francis Xavier's Missionary Work in the Moluccas (1546)
ChristianityColonialismCatholicismMissionary WorkReligious ConversionExploration
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⛪ Portuguese Dominicans Begin Christianization in Java

Portuguese Dominican priests build a palm-trunk fortress which Javanese Muslims burned down the following year. The fort was rebuilt from more durable materials and the Dominicans commenced the Christianisation of the local population.⟶
Portuguese Dominicans Begin Christianization in Java (1562)
ChristianityIslamColonialismFortificationReligious ConflictCatholicismReligious ConversionPortuguese Empire
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☪️ King of Gowa Converts to Islam

The King of Gowa, a Makassarese kingdom in South Sulawesi, converts to Islam.Tsar Michael I of Russia reigned 1613–1645⟶
King of Gowa Converts to Islam (1605)
IslamConversionSultanateReligion
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☪️ Gowa Halts Major Islamization Push in South Sulawesi

The Kingdom of Gowa ends its major push to convert the Makassarese and Bugis in South Sulawesi to Islam.⟶
Gowa Halts Major Islamization Push in South Sulawesi (1611)
IslamReligious ConversionReligious Conflict
IndonesiaIndonesia