Pamalayu expedition
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The Pamalayu expedition was a military expeditionary force sent by King Kertanegara of Singhasari
to conquer the Sumatran Melayu Kingdom
. It was decreed in 1275, though perhaps not undertaken until later.
Little is known about the results of the expedition. An inscription from 1286 states religious statues were established at Dharmasraya on the orders of Kertanagara, and that all the inhabitants of Melayu and especially their king rejoiced at the presentation of the gifts.
The expedition arguably established Java
nese domination upon Malayu and trade in Strait of Malacca
. To cement the relationship between the two kingdoms, a political marriage was arranged. A Malay princess went to Java, originally intended for Kertanegara. However following his demise by Jayakatwang
, the princess would later be married to Raden Wijaya
of Majapahit, Kertanegara's successor. The union would result in the second king of Majapahit, Jayanegara
.
Singhasari
Singhasari was a kingdom located in east Java between 1222 and 1292. The kingdom succeeded Kingdom of Kediri as the dominant kingdom in eastern Java.-Foundation:...
to conquer the Sumatran Melayu Kingdom
Melayu Kingdom
Melayu Kingdom was a classical Southeast Asian kingdom that existed between the 7th and the 13th century of the common era. It was established around present-day Dharmasraya on Sumatera, Indonesia, approximately 300 km north of Palembang...
. It was decreed in 1275, though perhaps not undertaken until later.
Little is known about the results of the expedition. An inscription from 1286 states religious statues were established at Dharmasraya on the orders of Kertanagara, and that all the inhabitants of Melayu and especially their king rejoiced at the presentation of the gifts.
The expedition arguably established Java
Java
Java is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million , it is the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, is in west Java...
nese domination upon Malayu and trade in Strait of Malacca
Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is a narrow, stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is named after the Malacca Sultanate that ruled over the archipelago between 1414 to 1511.-Extent:...
. To cement the relationship between the two kingdoms, a political marriage was arranged. A Malay princess went to Java, originally intended for Kertanegara. However following his demise by Jayakatwang
Jayakatwang
Jayakatwang was the king of short lived second Kingdom of Kediri of Java, after his overthrow of Kertanegara, the last king Singhasari. He was eventually defeated by Raden Wijaya, Kertanegara's son-in-law using Mongol troop that was invading Java...
, the princess would later be married to Raden Wijaya
Raden Wijaya
Raden Wijaya was a Javanese King, the founder and the first monarch of Majapahit empire. The history of his founding of Majapahit was written in several records, including Pararaton and Negarakertagama...
of Majapahit, Kertanegara's successor. The union would result in the second king of Majapahit, Jayanegara
Jayanegara
Jayanegara , reigned from 1309 to 1328, was a Javanese King and the second monarch of Majapahit empire. Jayanegara was the heir, crown prince, the son of Raden Wijaya, the founder of Majapahit...
.