Events tagged with "east java"

Historical Events tagged with "east java"

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Military & Warfare

Mataram and Dutch Forces Capture Kediri

November 25th, 1678 346 years ago

After a grueling logistical march, allied forces of Mataram and the Dutch East India Company launched a successful assault on the rebel stronghold of Kediri. This operation aimed to quash the Trunajaya rebellion orchestrated by Trunajaya in East Java, which had threatened the intrigues of Mataram’s power. The capture marked a significant turning point in the conflict by solidifying the authority of the allied forces in the region.