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Kediri Kingdom

1042 – 1222 CE · about 180 years

The Kediri Kingdom was a Hindu kingdom in eastern Java, formed when Airlangga divided his realm. It is known for Old Javanese literature such as the Kakawin Bharatayuddha. Ken Arok of Singhasari defeated it in 1222.

Key facts

Dates	1042 – 1222 CE
Region	Southeast Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Daha (Kediri)
Founder	Samarawijaya
Religion(s)	Hinduism, Buddhism

Note on dates: Wikipedia's infobox runs to 1293, when a revived Kediri was briefly restored.

Before & after

Preceded by

Mataram Kingdom (Medang)

Followed by

Singhasari

Sources

Wikipedia – Kediri Kingdom

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