Singhasari: Map & History
Singhasari, also known as Tumapel, was a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist kingdom located in east Java between 1222 and 1292.
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Singhasari, also known as Tumapel, was a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist kingdom located in east Java between 1222 and 1292. The kingdom succeeded the Kingdom of Kediri as the dominant kingdom in eastern Java. The kingdom's name is cognate to the Singosari district of Malang Regency, located several kilometres north of Malang City.
Modern Countries Once Part of Singhasari
At its mapped extent, Singhasari covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Singhasari's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Singhasari: Key Facts
| Capital | Malang |
|---|---|
| Religions | Kejawen, Hinduism |
| Founded | 1222 |
| Dissolved | 1292 |
Facts from Wikidata Q2060657 (CC0).
Singhasari Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 78,238 km² in 1289 CE.
Singhasari: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Singhasari exist?
Singhasari is dated to 1227 CE – 1293 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Singhasari?
The capital of Singhasari was Tumapel, later called Kutaraja Singhasari (modern outskirt Malang).
How large was Singhasari at its peak?
At its peak in 1289 AD Singhasari covered about 78,238 km².
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