Banten Kingdom Timeline

Pandeglang (DreamLandLibrary) - It used to be thought that the Kingdom of Kutai was the Oldest Kingdom that ever existed in the Archipelago, but apparently with the passage of time and the advancement of information technology, little by little was revealed to the Old Kingdoms that once existed in the Archipelago.

Beginning of the 1st Century Kuta Tambaga Kingdom, with the center of the kingdom around Mantiung - Banten

Year 130 AD Established the Kingdom of Salakanagara (Silver Country) with the Capital of Rajatapura located on the west coast of Pandeglang.

The first King Dewawarman I (130 - 168 AD) with the title Aji Raksa Gapurasagara (King of the Sea Gate)

His territories include:

• Agrabinta Kingdom on Panaitan Island
• Agnynusa Kingdom on Krakatau Island
• And the southern tip of Sumatra

5th Century Munjul Inscription, found on the Cidangiang River, Lebak Munjul - Pandeglang.

The inscription uses the Palawa letter, with the Sanskrit language explaining that the King in power in the region is Raja Purnawarman of the Tarumanegara Kingdom. In the Slate is written that the country at that time was in Prosperity and Glory.

Sources: From Various Sources

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