Jayapangus (r. 1178–81) was a king of Bali. He is known through his inscriptions, some of them related to taxes. During his reign, trading relations with China rose significantly. He is remembered today in Balinese culture in the Barong Landung mask dance.[1]
Biography
editHe was a descendant of the famous ruler Airlangga.[2]
Jayapangus was maybe a father of Queen Arjayadengjayaketana. He was her predecessor.
King Jayapangus reigned for quite a long time. He was a great King who was very prominent among the Kings of the ancient Balinese era. King Jayapangus issued 43 inscriptions within three years.The Oldest of these inscriptions is the Mantring A inscription which is dated 1099 Saka (1178 CE) and the rest of which is dated around 1103 Saka (1181 CE).
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ A short history of Bali Robert Pringle p.53
- ^ Barski, p.34
Sources
edit- Andy Barski, Albert Beaucort and Bruce Carpenter, Barski (2007). Bali and Lombok. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 978-0-7566-2878-9.
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