Balitung
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Balitung was a Javanese king of Mataram. Balitung was his birth name, though like other Javanese kings of this period, he was commonly referred to by his appanage title Rakai Watukura (Lord of Watukura).[1]: 127 He reigned from 10 May 898 to c. 911–912.[2]: 25 His territories included a wide range of areas in Central Java and East Java.
Balitung | |||||
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Rakai Watukura | |||||
Great King of Mataram | |||||
Reign | 10 May 898 – c. 910 | ||||
Predecessor | Jebang | ||||
Successor | Daksha | ||||
Born | Balitung | ||||
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Religion | Shaivism |
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Over 40 inscriptions were issued during Balitung's reign, making this period one of the best documented in early Javanese history. Only around half of these inscriptions were issued under the king's direct authority; others were produced by his ministers, or even by local communities.[3] Among his best-known inscriptions the Mantyasih inscription (907) and the Wanua Tengah III inscription (908), both of which contain lists of Mataram kings.