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This period started with the Gajah Mada's expedition in 1343. Here
are the details:
1. The Gajah Mada's Expedition
Gajah Mada's expedition to Bali was done when the Bedahulu kingdom
under King Astasura Ratna Bumi Banten and patih
(prime minister) Kebo
Iwo governed Bali. After killing Kebo Iwo, Gajah Mada and the commander
Arya Damar led the expedition and the troop of Aryas assisted them.
The attack resulted in a battle between Gajah Mada's forces and
Bedahulu's army led by Pasungripis. The king and his son were killed
in the battle. After Pasungripis surrendered, there was no king
govern Bali.
Majapahit appointed Sri Kresna Kepakisan to lead the government
in Bali under the consideration of the existence of a blood relation
between him and the people of Bali Aga.
2. Samprangan Period
Arriving on Bali, Sri Kresna Kepakisan chose Samprangan as the centre
of the government. The kings during this period, were Dalem Sri
Kresna Kepakisan (1350 1380) and Raden Agra Samprangan (1380).
Raden Agra Samprangan was the eldest son of dalem Sri Kresna Kepakisan.
3. Gelgel Period
Dalem Ketut Ngulesir, who moved the centre of government to Gelgel,
replaced Raden Agra Samprangan. This was the beginning of the Gelgel
period and King Dalem Ketut Ngulesir was the first regent. The second
King was Dalem Watu Renggong (1460-1550) who took the throne and
inherited a stable kingdom. Therefore, he was able to develop his
ability and integrity to bring prosperity to Gelgel kingdom.
Under the reign of Dalem Watu Renggong, Bali achieved its highest
point. When Dalem Watu Renggong died, he was replaced by Dalem Bekung
(1550-1580). Meanwhile, the last king of the Gelgel period was Dalem
Di Made (1605-1686).
4. Klungkung Kingdom Period
The Klungkung Kingdom was the continuance of the Gelgel dynasty.
The rebellion of I Gusti Agung Maruti resulted in the wrecks of
the Gelgel kingdom. This occurred after the son of Dalem Di Made
grew up and be able to defeat I Gusti Agung Maruti and Gelgel palace
was not restored. Gusti Agung Jambe as the son who had the right
to the throne, was unwilling to reign in Gelgel, on the other hand
he chose a new place as the centre of government, ie his former
hiding place, Semarapura. As the result of it, Dewa Agung Jambe
(1710-1715) became the first Klungkung king. The second king was
Dewa Agung Di Made I, while the last Klungkung king was Dewa Agung
Di Made II. During this Klungkung period, the kingdom was divided
into small kingdoms. These small kingdoms then became autonomies
which during the time of independence were known as regencies.
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