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Singhasari Kingdom

A short-lived but influential Javanese kingdom that forged a synthesis of Hindu-Buddhist culture and laid the groundwork for Majapahit.

1222 CE – 1292 CECapital: SinghasariHinduism/BuddhismAustronesian
Singhasari Kingdom seal emblem

The Story

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Governance

Government Type
Monarchical kingdom with centralized authority

Quick Facts

Region
Southeast Asia
Period
1222 CE – 1292 CE
Capital
Singhasari
Language Family
Austronesian
Religion
Hinduism/Buddhism

Timeline

Key Events

r. 1222–1227

Ken Arok - Founder

Established the Singhasari Kingdom, unifying East Java and initiating a new era of Javanese polity.

r. 1227–1248

Anusapati - Second ruler

Oversaw the consolidation of power and continued religious patronage.

r. 1268–1292

Kertanegara - Last and most influential king

Led extensive expansion, religious reform, and foreign diplomacy; his death marked the kingdom’s end.

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