What major events happened in Indonesia?
13th century
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1257 | Baab Mashur Malamo established The Kingdom of Ternate in Maluku. |
| 1275 | King Kertanegara of Singhasari launched Pamalayu expedition against Melayu Kingdom in Sumatra. |
| 1284 | King Kertanegara launched Pabali expedition to Bali, which integrated Bali into the Singhasari territory. |
When did Indonesia become independent?
August 17, 1945Indonesia / Founded
What was the main reason for the rise of nationalism in Indonesia?
Several factors gave rise to a nationalist consciousness: the indigenous print media, urbanisation, communism, Islam, education, mass entertainment (such as film, stambul theatre, and kroncong music), and suffering under Dutch apartheid.
Who led the independence movement in Indonesia?
Sukarno
Independence declared. Under pressure from radical and politicised pemuda (‘youth’) groups, on 17 August 1945, two days after the Japanese Emperor’s surrender in the Pacific, Sukarno and Hatta proclaimed Indonesian independence.
What was happening in Indonesia in 1999?
The 1999 East Timorese crisis began with attacks by pro-Indonesia militia groups on civilians, and expanded to general violence throughout the country, centred in the capital Dili. The violence intensified after a majority of eligible East Timorese voters chose independence from Indonesia.
What happened Indonesia 1945?
In September and October 1945 Europeans and pro-Dutch Eurasians were attacked and killed by Indonesian mobs. Ferocious fighting erupted when 6,000 British Indian troops landed in the city. Sukarno and Hatta negotiated a ceasefire between the Republicans and the British forces led by Brigadier Mallaby.
When did East Timor gain independence?
November 28, 1975Timor-Leste / Founded
What happened in the Indonesian war of independence?
How did East Timor gain independence?
In 1999, in a UN-sponsored referendum, an overwhelming majority of East Timorese voted for independence from Indonesia. Following a United Nations-administered transition period, East Timor was internationally recognised as an independent nation in 2002.