Bali History
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Bali history. There is no trace of the Stone Age in Bali although it's certain that the island was already populated before the Bronze Age commenced there about 300 BC. Nor is much known of Bali during the period when Indian traders brought Hinduism to the Indonesian Archipelago. The earliest records found in Bali, stone inscriptions, date from around the 9th century AD and by that time Bali had already developed many similarities to the island you find today. Rice was grown with the help of a complex irrigation system probably very like that employed now. The Balinese had also already begun to develop the cultural and artistic activities which have made the island so interesting to visitors right down to the present day.
Hindu
Hindu Java began to spread its influence into Bali during the reign of King Airlangga from 1019 to 1042. At this time the courtly Javanese language known as Kawi came into use amongst the royalty of Bali, and the rock-cut memorials seen at Gunung Kawi near Tampaksiring are a clear architectural link between Bali and 11th century Java. After Airlangga's death Bali retained its semi-independent state until Kertanegara became king of the Singasari dynasty in Java two centuries later. Artists, dancers, musicians and actors fled to Bali and the island experienced and explosion of cultural activities. The final great exodus to Bali took place in 1478.
European
Marco Polo, the great explorer, was the first recorded European visitor to Indonesia back in 1292 but the first Europeans to set foot on Bali were Dutch seamen in 1597. Setting a tradition that has prevailed right down to the present day, they fell in love with the island and when Cornelius Houtman, the ship's captain, prepared to set sail, half of his crew refused to come with him.
Dutch
In 1710 the capital of the Gelgel kingdom was shifted to nearby Klungkung but local discontent was growing, lesser rulers were breaking away from Gelgel rule and the Dutch began to move in using the old policy of divide and conquer.
Independence
On 17 August 1945, just after the end of WW II, the Indonesian leader Sukarno proclaimed the nation's independence but it took four years to convince the Dutch that they were not going to get their great colony Back.
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For books about Bali please visit Ganesha Bookshop ; it houses an extensive second hand books section which includes antiquarian books on Bali and Indonesia. As well as new books on Indonesia in the areas of language, literature, cooking, arts and culture.
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Hindu
Hindu Java began to spread its influence into Bali during the reign of King Airlangga from 1019 to 1042. At this time the courtly Javanese language known as Kawi came into use amongst the royalty of Bali, and the rock-cut memorials seen at Gunung Kawi near Tampaksiring are a clear architectural link between Bali and 11th century Java. After Airlangga's death Bali retained its semi-independent state until Kertanegara became king of the Singasari dynasty in Java two centuries later. Artists, dancers, musicians and actors fled to Bali and the island experienced and explosion of cultural activities. The final great exodus to Bali took place in 1478.
European
Marco Polo, the great explorer, was the first recorded European visitor to Indonesia back in 1292 but the first Europeans to set foot on Bali were Dutch seamen in 1597. Setting a tradition that has prevailed right down to the present day, they fell in love with the island and when Cornelius Houtman, the ship's captain, prepared to set sail, half of his crew refused to come with him.
Dutch
In 1710 the capital of the Gelgel kingdom was shifted to nearby Klungkung but local discontent was growing, lesser rulers were breaking away from Gelgel rule and the Dutch began to move in using the old policy of divide and conquer.
Independence
On 17 August 1945, just after the end of WW II, the Indonesian leader Sukarno proclaimed the nation's independence but it took four years to convince the Dutch that they were not going to get their great colony Back.
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For books about Bali please visit Ganesha Bookshop ; it houses an extensive second hand books section which includes antiquarian books on Bali and Indonesia. As well as new books on Indonesia in the areas of language, literature, cooking, arts and culture.
Email : mailto:info@all-bali.com?subject=History
** Free Bali Paradise Travel Club Newsletter **
Get information on all the latest hot hotel deals,
special Bali travel discounts and updates to this site in your mailbox regularly!
Click here
Web www.all-bali.com
Bali Travel Guide Bali Villas Bali Video Clips Bali Chat Room Bali Forum & News
Bali Maps Bali Restaurant Guide Bali Hotels Gateway To Bali Diving Bali Island
Bali Beaches Bali Events Bali Shopping Bali Shops Bali Nightlife Bali Restaurants
Bali Family Holidays Bali Places Bali Boutique Hotels Bali Cruises Rafting Bali Wedding in Bali
Bali Arts Festival Adventure in Bali Bali Architecture Health and Spa Product Exports
Other useful links
World Restaurant Guide A Wedding in Bali Travel Resources
All images and text on this site are the property of MMC Marketing Group and
its affiliates and are protected under International
copyright laws. Copyright ©1996-2006 All rights reserved.
