Walisongo, Spreader of Islam in Java

The Wali Sanga (also transcribed as Wali Songo) are revered saints of Islam in Indonesia, especially on the island of Java, because of their historic role in the Spread of Islam in Indonesia. The word wali is Arabic...

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Islamic kingdom in Java

At the end of the 16th century, Islam has surpassed Hinduism and Buddhism as the dominant religion in Java, through propaganda that first run to the ruler of the island. In this period, Islamic kingdoms Demak, Cirebon and Banten build power. Sultanate...

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Colonization which took place in Java

Java relations with the colonial powers of Europe began in 1522, with the holding of an agreement between the Kingdom of Sunda and Portuguese in Malacca. After the failure of the agreement, then only a limited presence of the Portuguese in Malacca...

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Geography and Geology of the island of Java

Geography Neighboring Java to Sumatra to the west, in eastern Bali, Kalimantan in the north, and Christmas Island in the south. Java is the 13th largest island in the world. Waters surrounding this island is the Java Sea in the north, the Sunda...

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