Seeing The 13 Legacy Of The Kingdom Of Singasari: There Are Inscriptions, Arca, And Temples

Singasari Temple, one of the relics of the Lionasari Kingdom (Photo: Pixabay/Astama81)

YOGYAKARTA The legacy of the Lionasari Kingdom of the ruling Hindu Buddhist kingdom in the 13th century can still be found by the public today.

According to historical records, the Singasari Kingdom (also known as Singhasari or Singosari) was founded by Ken Arok in 1222 AD. The establishment of the Singapore Kingdom marked the end of the power of the Kediri Kingdom, with Ken Arok as the first ruler. He held the Sri Ranggah Rajasa Sang Amurwabhi and occupied the throne up to 1227 AD.

The Singasari Kingdom has been in power for about 70 years. The center of his government is in the Singasari area, Malang, East Java.

According to the book Pasti Bisa Is Social Sciences for SD/MI Class IV, the Singapore Kingdom is located on the banks of the Brantas River, Malang, East Java.

The Singasari Kingdom reached its peak when it was led by Kertanegara. He is known as the most successful king in Singasari's history and has ambitions to make all of the archipelago.

The owner of the Sri Maharajadiraja Sri Kertanegara title was in power for 22 years, starting from 1268 to 1292 AD.

After Kertanegara died, several areas of Singasari's power broke away, then the kingdom was attacked by Jayakatwang and the Kingdom of Kediri.

Relics of the Kingdom of Singasari

There are several relics of the Lionasari kingdom that can still be found today. Summarized from various sources, here is the full information:

The first legacy of the Lionasari Kingdom is the singosari inscription. This inscription was made in 1351 AD and written using the Javanese script. The lion's inscription was found in the Singosari area, Malang Regency, East Java. Currently, the inscription is stored in the Elephant Museum.

According to the book Indonesia History Learning Module Class X High School, the Mula Malurung Inscription contains the ratification of the granting of the villages of Mula and Malurung to a figure named Pranaraja.

The legacy of the Lionasari Kingdom consists of a number of copper plates published by Kertanagara in 1255 when he was still the young king in Kadiri on the orders of his father, Wisnuwardhana, the ruler of Singasari.

This inscription is based on the back of Arca Manjusri. Originally found in Candi Jago, but is now stored in the National Museum of Jakarta.

This statue is evidence of the legacy of the Kingdom of Singasari and its diplomatic relations with the Ancient Malay Kingdom. The statue was sent by Kertanegara to the ruler of Dharmasraya as a symbol that the region was under his control after the Pamalayu expedition.

The Wurare inscription was created to commemorate the repulsion of Mahaksobhya statue at a location called Wurare. Written in Sanskrit and in the period 1211 Saka or November 21, 1289. The statue was made as a tribute to the King of Kertanegara who is considered to have reached the Jina or Buddha Agung degrees.

Referring to the book Ragam Hias Candi-Candi in Java, Candi Kidal is located in Rejokidul Village, Tumpang District. This temple has a vertical sleek shape and consists of legs, body, and roof. This building is thought to be built as a commemoration of the Sardha Raja Anusapati ceremony, 12 years after his death in 1260 AD.

Located in Candirenggo Village, Singasari District, this building reflects the combination of Siwa and Buddha teachings. This temple was built around 1300 AD as a form of respect for Singasari's heyday under King Kertanegara. This temple was discovered in 1803 and was restored by the Dutch East Indies Antiquities Service in 1934'1937.

Jawi Temple located in Candi Wates Village, Prigen District, Pasuruan Regency, East Java is also a legacy of the Lionasari Kingdom.

This temple is thought to have been built in the 13th century on the orders of the King of Kertanegara. The Javanese Temple serves as a place of worship for the Siwa-Buddha adherents.

Located in Tumpang Village, this temple is referred to in Nagarakertagama as the place for the dharaman of King Jayawisnuwardhana or Ranggawuni who died in 1268 AD. Its shape resembles the pundent in action and is thought to be used as a place of respect for the ancestors.

This gatekeeper statue was found in Candirenggo Village, Singosari, Malang. It is 4 meters high and is the largest statue in Indonesia.

This statue is the embodiment ofEVatwa Dewi and is one of the masterpieces of the art of the Singasari era from the 13th century. Arca was found in the ruins of Cungkup Putri near Candi Singosari and is often associated with the figure of Ken Dedes.

The Kudu inscription was made around 1293 AD and contains important information about the history of Singasari, including the mention that this kingdom was originally named the Tumpel Kingdom.

This stupa-shaped temple is located in Toyomarto Village, Singosari District, Malang Regency, at the foot of Mount Arjuna at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. It is the only stupa in East Java and is used as a place of worship for Buddhists. Its location is about 6 km from Singosari Temple.

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