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Demak Sultanate

c. 1475 – 1568 CE · about 93 years approximate dates

The Demak Sultanate was the first Muslim state in Java, founded on the north coast by Raden Patah. Tradition links it to the Wali Songo, the nine saints credited with spreading Islam in Java. It replaced Majapahit as the leading Javanese power before moving its capital to Pajang in 1568.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1475 – 1568 CE
Region	Southeast Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Demak
Founder	Raden Patah
Religion(s)	Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Majapahit

Followed by

Mataram Sultanate

Sources

Wikipedia – Demak Sultanate

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.