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Jan 1, 1200
Early Evidence of Islam Entering Indonesia
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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
The Timeline of Indonesia Contacted and Colonized
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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Dec 31, 1299
Sufi Islam came to Indonesia
Sufi Islam came to Indonesia through Arabian merchants. The earliest evidence of the existence of Islam in Indonesia is in northern Sumatra and Islam gradually spread throughout Indonesia. This changed the common belief of polytheism and made the people go into believing in the idea of monotheism. -
Period: Jan 1, 1331 to
Gadjah Mada Ruled Majapahit
Majapahit is the last Hindu-influenced kingdom in Indonesia. Gadjah Mada is considered as the leader that unified the archipelago. -
Jan 1, 1475
Formation of the Sultanate of Demak
The Sultanate of Demak was the first islamic sultanate in Indonesia. The kingdom growed new teachings and beliefs that made most Javanese people convert to Islam. The sultanate also changed some cultural practices for example, batik was given a new motif and practices to carry the essence of Islam. -
The Dutch reached Indonesia
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VOC was Founded
VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) was founded. It is a private merching company with a purpose to find an easy sea route to Indonesia. The company was formed by the Dutch government and first landed at Maluku. Picture reference: http://magazine.dutchancestrycoach.com/voc-archives -
VOC Started to Have Indirectly Controlled Indonesia
On this date, the VOC had taken control over Jayakarta, renamed the port to Batavia, and established the VOC headquarters. By this action, the VOC has already had indirect control over Indonesia. -
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Dutch Colonization over Indonesia
It was in this timespan that Indonesia faced Dutch colonization. The Indonesian people had to face brutality, genocide, and slave work towards the powerful Dutch powers. -
Dutch Took Direct Control Over Indonesia
The company's charter on this date and the Dutch government took direct control over Indonesia. Picture reference: http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/nl-indco.html -
British Took Temporary Control
During the Napoleonic wars, the Dutch started to lose control over Indonesia and eventually given to the British. Picture reference: http://markos040122.deviantart.com/art/British-flag-139839020 -
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Temporary British Occupation over Indonesia
Because of the Napoleonic Wars, the Dutch temporarly loose control over Indonesia and eventually was handed over to the British. -
Congress of Vienna Signed
This congress stated that the Dutch now has full authority over Indonesian soil and the British cannot interfer with any affairs over Indonesia. -
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Japanese Colonization over Indonesia
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Japan Had Total Control over Eastern Asia
By this time, Japan already had control over all of eastern Asia including Indonesia. This brought a slight happiness to the Indonesian people, however it didn't last long. Afterwards, the Japanese forced the Indonesians to provide ammunition and sparked a sense of revolution in the midst of the Indonesian people. Picture reference: http://warbirdlegends.com/Axis.html -
Indonesian Independence
This is when the Indonesian Independence happened after the Japanese gave up their authority over Indonesian soil. Image reference: http://beneaththebluewaves.blogspot.com/2012/08/indonesias-independence-day.html -
The Dutch Officially Recognized Indonesia's Independence
This is when Queen Juliana, the Dutch queen, signed the documents which officially recognized the independence of Indonesia.
