Kertarajasa

king of Indonesia

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Kertarajasa was a significant figure in Indonesian history, founding the Majapahit empire in the late 13th century. He came to power by utilizing Mongol forces to overthrow Jayakatwang, who had previously killed Kertanagara, the Javanese king. After expelling the Mongols, Kertarajasa established his capital at Majapahit and worked to consolidate his authority in Java. His reign laid the groundwork for the Majapahit empire, which would later reach its zenith under his successors, becoming a powerful force in the region.12

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The Majapahit era
…Kertanagara’s son-in-law, later known as Kertarajasa, who used the Mongols to his own advantage and then forced them to withdraw in confusion. The capital city of the kingdom was moved to Majapahit. For some years the new ruler and his son, who regarded themselves as successors of Kertanagara, had to…
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…Kertanagara’s son-in-law, later known as Kertarajasa, who used the Mongols to his own advantage and then forced them to withdraw in confusion. The capital city of the kingdom was moved to Majapahit. For some years the new ruler and his son, who regarded themselves as successors of Kertanagara, had to…
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