Historical Events tagged with "javanese"
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Treaty of Giyanti Divides Mataram Kingdom
The Treaty of Giyanti was signed between the Dutch East India Company (VOC), Sunan Pakubuwono III, and Prince Mangkubumi, formally dividing the Javanese kingdom of Mataram into two principalities. This agreement established the Sunanate of Surakarta under Pakubuwono III and the Sultanate of Yogyakarta governed by Mangkubumi. The treaty addressed regional power struggles and responded to Dutch imperial interests in Java, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the region.
Continue ReadingMassacre of Ethnic Chinese in Batavia
In Batavia, a devastating massacre resulted in the deaths of at least 10,000 ethnic Chinese individuals, orchestrated by Dutch colonists in collaboration with Javanese natives. The violence stemmed from ethnic tensions and economic grievances, with the Chinese community being scapegoated for various social issues. The conflict ravaged the city, leading to widespread destruction.
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