1505 ⟶ Sultan Trenggono Founds Demak Sultanate in Java

Sultan Trenggono builds the first Muslim kingdom in Java, ca...
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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.⟶
Sultan Trenggono Founds Demak Sultanate in Java (1505)
IslamColonialismSultanateKingdomPortuguese EmpirePolitical Formation
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal

🚢 Portuguese Expedition to the Spice Islands

The first Portuguese exploratory expedition was sent eastward from Malacca (in present-day Malaysia) to search for the 'Spice Islands' (Maluku) led by Francisco Serrão. Serrão is shipwrecked but struggles on to Hitu (northern Ambon) and wins the favour of the local rulers.⟶
Portuguese Expedition to the Spice Islands (1512)
ExplorationMaritime HistorySpice TradePortuguese EmpireAge of ExplorationMaluku Islands
MalaysiaMalaysiaIndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal

🏰 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.⟶
Portuguese Alliance with Ternate and Fort Construction (1522)
ColonialismTradeMilitaryPortuguese EmpireSpice TradeMilitary AllianceFortificationTernateEuropean Expansion
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal

👑 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.⟶
Fall of Majapahit and Rise of Demak (1527)
MajapahitSultanateMajapahit EmpireIslamic ExpansionPolitical TransitionSuccession
IndonesiaIndonesia

🌋 Invading Troops' Disaster: Mount Merapi Eruption and the Mataram Sultanate

Troops that would invade Pajang Mataram Sultanate storm ravaged the eruption of Mount Merapi. Sutawijaya and his men survived.⟶
Invading Troops' Disaster: Mount Merapi Eruption and the Mataram Sultanate (1587)
WarfareMataramMilitary HistoryNatural DisasterVolcanic EruptionMataram SultanateJavanese HistorySutawijayaConflict
IndonesiaIndonesia

⚔️ De Houtman Expedition's Clashes in Java

June, de Houtman's expedition reaches Banten the main pepper port of West Java where they clash with both the Portuguese and Indonesians. It then sails east along the north coast of Java losing twelve crew to a Javanese attack at Sidayu and killing a local ruler in Madura.⟶
De Houtman Expedition's Clashes in Java (1596)
ExplorationColonialismTradeConflictEuropean ExplorationSpice TradeDutch East India CompanyNaval Warfare
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal