Timeline of Indonesia

Chronology

29 events spanning the history of Indonesia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 670

   Chinese traveller, I Ching, visits Srivijaya.

   Chinese traveler, I Ching, visits Srivijaya.

2. 752 – 1045

   The Hindu Mataram dynasty flourishes and declines.

   The Hindu Mataram dynasty flourishes and declines.

3. 825

   Borobudur Buddhist monument constructed.

   The Buddhist temple of Borobudur on the island of Java was completed about this time under the supervision of an architect named Gunadharma.

4. 910

   Building of the Hindu temples at Prambanan begins.

   Building of the Hindu temples at Prambanan begins.

5. 1135 – 1157

   King Joyoboyo rules until

   King Joyoboyo rules until 1157 and is remembered for a prophecy that Indonesia would be ruled by a white race for a long time, then a yellow race for a short time, then be independent.

6. 1292

   Marco Polo visits Sumatra and Java.

   Marco Polo visits Sumatra and Java.

7. 1293

   The Hindu Majapahit kingdom is founded in eastern Java.

   The Hindu Majapahit kingdom is founded in eastern Java.

8. 1377

   The King of Palembang sent a courier to China

   The King of Palembang sent a courier to China, offering his kingdom to the emperor in exchange for Indonesian protection.

9. 1509

   Portuguese traders visit Melaka

   Portuguese traders reached the Banda Islands, including Run, and broke the Venetian monopoly over nutmeg.

10. 1512

    The Portuguese took over control of East Timor.

    The Portuguese took over control of East Timor.