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Topic: Mataram (city)


  
  Mataram Summary
Because of Mataram practice, Islam in Java was embraced in a manner syncretic with previous traditions.
Through the Treaty of Giyanti (1755), Mataram was divided into the Sunanate of Surakarta under Pakubuwono I, and the Sultanate of Yogyakarta under Hamengkubuwono I. Later, these two kingdoms would be split again: the court of Mangkunegaran was established in Surakarta in 1757, and Pakualaman was established in Yogyakarta in 1813.
the Kingdom of Mataram, a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom which flourished in the region between 570 and 927 CE the Sultanate of Mataram, an Islamic kingdom based in the region which existed between the 1570s and 1755 approximately with the borders of contemporary Yogyakartan and Surakartan administrative regions.
www.bookrags.com /Mataram   (622 words)

  
  Mataram - World Travel Guide
Mataram is the largest city on Lombok and the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.
Mataram is in fact an agglomeration of a number of villages that have grown together.
Mataram's Selaparang Airport (AMI) is in Ampenan, to the western side of town.
www.world-travel-guide.net /index.php?title=Mataram   (241 words)

  
 Mataram (city)
Mataram is a city on the west side of the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
It is the capital and largest city of West Nusa Tenggara province.
Broadly, Ampenan is an aging port city, Mataram is the governmental and office center for the province, and Cakranegara is the major commercial center on the island.
www.danceage.com /biography/sdmc_Ampenan   (69 words)

  
 Mataram City
Mataram is the administrative centre and Sweta the transport connection of the whole island.
As a center of government administration, Mataram has many large, impressive public buildings and substantial houses.
In other parts of Mataram, there are a variety of old-style markets and neighborhoods featuring traditional craftwork like basketware and gold- and silver-threaded sarongs, or wraparound garments.
www.indonesia-tourism.com /west-nusa-tenggara/mataram.html   (298 words)

  
 Mataram travel guide - Wikitravel
Mataram is the largest city on Lombok and the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.
Mataram is in fact an agglomeration of a number of villages that have grown together.
Mataram's Selaparang Airport (IATA: AMI) is in Ampenan, to the western side of town.
wikitravel.org /en/Mataram   (315 words)

  
 Mataram City
The capital and administration centre of West Tenggara is Mataram.
Mataram consist of Ampenan, the old town to the West, and Cakranegara to the East.
City sight seeing includes the bustling and colorful Sweta market, the biggest traditional market and the focal point of public transportation to all over Lombok.
www.petra.ac.id /eastern/west_nt/cities/mataram.htm   (324 words)

  
 Surakarta Summary
The city was a center of power during the 18th century Mataram Kingdom.
The city's main source of income is from textiles, and Solo has the biggest batik market on Java.
Then, he ascended the throne and once again, moved the capital to Mataram in present-day province of Jogjakarta, and the new dynasty was founded.
www.bookrags.com /Surakarta   (1076 words)

  
 The Problem With Vande Mataram at IndianMuslims.in   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
He is, therefore, taken to the temple of Ananda Math and shown a huge image of four-armed Vishnu, with two decapitated and bloody heads in front, “Do you know who she is?” asks the priest in charge, pointing to an image on the lap of Vishnu, “She is the Mother.
We are her children Say ‘Bande Mataram’” He is taken to the image of Kali and then to that of Durga.
Vande Mataram issue is again hogging the limelight and political denominations of all hue are palnning to make a killing.
indianmuslims.in /the-problem-with-vande-mataram   (783 words)

  
 Southeast Asian History-Indonesia
Mataram's first important king was Sanjaya (732-750), who went forth with his fleet to raid everyone within reach, including Srivijaya, Chenla, and even China.
By 850 the Sailendra monarchs of Mataram had converted to the Saivite sect of Hinduism, which teaches that the king is an avatar or living incarnation of the god Shiva, and they started building Hindu temples to match Borobudur, 50 miles away.
When Mataram was overthrown by a rival, the prince of Kediri (a city near Mataram), in 928, the Javanese went back to their old habit of raiding.
www.guidetothailand.com /thailand-history/indonesia.htm   (1722 words)

  
 About Bali & Indonesia Travel | Ampenan, Mataram, Cakranegara, Sweta and Around City - Baliforyou.com
The furthest west part of the city is the old port town of Ampenan, situated on the coast around the Jangkok River.
Merging into Ampenan to the east, Mataram is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province as well as of the district of Lombok Barat (West Lombok).
The centerpiece of the palace is the small, thatched bale kambang (floating pavilion), the former meeting hall and court of justice, set in the middle of a large artificial lake.
www.baliforyou.com /bali/lombok/lombok_ampenan_cakranegara_city.htm   (907 words)

  
 Mataram Kingdom
The Mataram kingdom I, moved from Central Java to East Java, probably due to destructive eruption of MOUNT Merapi, which had ruined and covered with ash and debris several temples such as Borobudur, Sambisari, etc. Some scientist analyzed that removal of the power center eastward was due to internal wars between the rulers.
The second Mataram's king was Panembahan Sedo ing Krapyak (1601-1613), in which the holy city of Kudus was under Mataram.
The capital of Mataram had been moved several times, in 1647 by Amangkurat I to Plered (nearby Kerta), in 1680 by Amangkurat II to Kartosuro (10 km) west of Solo,in 1743 by Pakubuwono II to the bank of river Solo.
www.joglosemar.co.id /mataramking.html   (1280 words)

  
 Lombok Culture
Mataram is the administrative capital of the province.
Intended as a symbol of the universe, the temple is dedicated to to the Hindu’s trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
A city tour includes a visit to major town, Mataram with its inetersting objects: State owned Museum, introduces you to the island's colorful history as being once part of the Balinese Kingdom.
www.footprint-adventures.co.uk /indonesia5.html   (1334 words)

  
 A Concise History of Southeast Asia, Chapter 2
Mataram's first important king was Sanjaya (732-750), who went forth with his fleet to raid everyone within reach, including Srivijaya, Chenla, and even China.
By 850 the Sailendra monarchs of Mataram had converted to the Saivite sect of Hinduism, which teaches that the king is an avatar or living incarnation of the god Shiva, and they started building Hindu temples to match Borobudur, 50 miles away.
When Mataram was overthrown by a rival, the prince of Kediri (a city near Mataram), in 928, the Javanese went back to their old habit of raiding.
xenohistorian.faithweb.com /seasia/sea02.html   (7911 words)

  
 Mataram Sultanate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The coastal city of Lasem, near Rembang, was conquered in 1616 and Pasuruan, south-east of Surabaya, was taken in 1617.
Tuban, one of the oldest and biggest cities on the coast of Java, was taken in 1619.
Upon taking the throne, Agung's son Susuhunan Amangkurat I tried to bring long-term stability to Mataram's realm, murdering local leaders that were insufficiently deferential to him including the still-powerful noble from Surabaya, Pangeran Pekik, his father-in-law, and closing ports and destroying ships in coastal cities to prevent them from getting too powerful from their wealth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sultanate_of_Mataram   (5381 words)

  
 THE LOMBOK WAR 2 Bali Vacation Bali Indonesia | Information about Bali Indonesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The offensive was started against the capital, the army advancing cautiously, bombarding the village's along the way, and burning them to the ground after the Sasaks had looted them.
Mataram and Tjakra Negara, the two residences of the princes, were shelled and the Dutch succeeded in blowing up their arsenals and rice stores.
The city was taken, the old Radja captured and exiled to Batavia, where he soon died of a broken heart.
www.bali-hotels-vacation.com /the-lombok-war2.htm   (327 words)

  
 Mataram - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Mataram, city in southern Indonesia, capital of West Nusatenggara province.
Mataram is on the west coast of the island of Lombok in the...
Little archaeological evidence of the Sri Vijayan Empire remains on Sumatra although there is considerable written evidence, notably in the works of...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Mataram.html   (87 words)

  
 The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today
The refugees are now staying at their relatives' homes away from Pagutan subdistrict, Mataram city, where the two hamlets are located.
Meanwhile, a team of doctors at Mataram general hospital removed two bullets from the head of two dead victims in the incident, Mujahir and Anwar, both from Peresak, after an autopsy.
The precise cause of the feud on Friday was still unknown, but it appeared to be a continuation of a previous conflict that occurred between the two hamlets on Dec. 29.
www.thejakartapost.com /detailweekly.asp?fileid=20040118.@02   (446 words)

  
 MapsLombok.com - Map of Mataram area
The city of Mataram is the capital of Lombok.
A former port town, Mataram has grown to be the main business and administrative area.
The heritage and culture of Lombok are easily noticeable in Mataram, antique shops, traditional markets and the museum with priceless artifacts tell the tale of former times.
mapslombok.com /areas/mataram.php   (106 words)

  
 News about inflation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In June 1999 the city of Mataram experienced a deflation of 1.91 percent.
In general, however, it was also caused by the increase of index on five expenditure groups namely, food went up by 3,06 percent, prepared food, beverages and tobacco rouse by 0,17 persen, housing increased by 1,22 percent, education, recreation, and sport by 0,95 percent and transport and communication by 2,94 percent.
Based on the calculated Consumer Prices Index in 44 cities, it is found that inflation arouse in 19 cities with the highest in Dili (3.93 percent) and the lowest in Palembang (0,02 percent).
www.bps.go.id /~ntb/eng/new/newsinf.html   (576 words)

  
 Mataram City Tour Lombok, Lombok Tours & Tours in Lombok Indonesia
These are the 3 largest towns in Lombok stretching from the the west beach to the inner part of west Lombok island.
During that period the influence of Bali especially in West Lombok is so strong, the cities such as Mataram, Ampenan and Cakranegara were built during this reign.
If one has seen Bali then visit west Lombok they will be aware that how strong is the influence of Bali, especially in the cities and the way the local farmer cultivate their land.
www.balitouring.com /tour/lombok/mataram_city/index.html   (355 words)

  
 Oberoi, Lombok, Mataram : Five Star Alliance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The resort is seventeen miles from the city center and airport.
The Oberoi Lombok is an idyllic garden resort on Medana Beach, located on the island of Lombok (65 km due East of the island of Bali), in Nusa Tenggara Barat (N.T.B.) an Eastern province of Indonesia.
The resort is 28 kilometers (17 miles) from the city center and airport.
www.fivestaralliance.com /luxury_hotel/mataram/oberoi,_lombok   (768 words)

  
 Mataram, Ampenan, Cakranegara - Online Guide - Lombok Indonesia
A part of West Nusatengarra (NTB) province, Mataram is the capital and main city of Lombok.
It includes the port town of Ampenan, the towns of Mataram and Cakranegara.
Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara actually run together, so it's difficult to tell where one stop and the next starts.
www.lombok-network.com /mataram   (445 words)

  
 Lombok Hotels - all hotel in Mataram area
Mataram is the capital of Lombok and it's main business district.
If you are on a budget and don't need to be on the beach or you wish to experience Indonesia away as a "local", the Nitour is a good choice.
Centrally located in the heart of Mataram, The Sahid Legi is the preferred choice by businessman for its comfortable accommodations and friendly staff.
lombokhotels.com /areas/mataram.php   (266 words)

  
 Mataram, Indonesia
Mataram is the chief town of Lombok and the administrative center of the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Barat.
It is now for all practical purposes amalgamated with the two formerly independent townships of Ampenan and Cakranegara, but each has preserved something of its distinctive character.
Mataram itself is a kind of garden city, in which all the main agencies of the provincial government have their offices.
www.planetware.com /indonesia/mataram-ina-l-lm.htm   (141 words)

  
 About Bali & Indonesia Travel | Bali People 4 - Baliforyou.com
Mataram and Cakra Negara, the two residences of the princes, were shelled and the Dutch succeeded in blowing up their arsenals and rice stores.
Next came the attack on Cakra Negara, the last important city of the Balinese in Lombok.
The new conquest cost the Dutch 214 dead and 476 wounded, besides 746 who died of sickness and fatigue.
www.baliforyou.com /bali/people4.htm   (720 words)

  
 West Nusa Tenggara Tourism
The Wallace Line, named after 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, marks a point of transition between the flora and fauna of Western and Eastern Indonesia and acts as the Western boundary of West Nusa Tenggara, which includes Lombok Island and Sumbawa.
Mataram, on Lombok, is the capital and largest city of the province.
Administratively, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara is Mataram city and contains of 7 regencies and 2 cities.
www.indonesia-tourism.com /west-nusa-tenggara/index.html   (541 words)

  
 lombok_island_overview.htm
Lombok three main distric with three capital cities : Mataram in the west, Praya in central and Selong is east lombok.
The mayority of commerce is the capital city of Mataram in west Lombok.
Leaf drafts collection, steel pens with sharpened point and brass in bottles may still be seen in the west nusa tenggara national museum I mataram, including other prehistorically discoveries.
www.baliglobalmarket.com /go_around/lombok_island_overview.htm   (1879 words)

  
 Ampenan-Mataram-Cakranegara-Sweta Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
The westernmost part of the city is the old port town of Ampenan, the jumping-off point for Senggigi a few kilometres up the coast.
Merging into Ampenan to the east, Mataram is the capital of West Lombok and full of offices and government buildings.
To get to Bangsal on public transport, turn left on the road at the front of the airport, head 500m to the left to a set of traffic lights on a crossroads, turn left and catch a public bus marked "Tanjung" which will drop you at Pemenang.
www.infohub.com /Destinations/Asia/Indonesia/Ampenan-Mataram-Cakranegara-Sweta   (542 words)

  
 Vande Mataram is BMC'S new mantra
Former Shiv Sena councillor from Parel, Parag Chavan, had moved a notice of motion on December 11, 1998, for Vande Mataram to be sung compulsorily in all municipal schools within the jurisdiction of the city.
Bankimchandra Chatterjee composed the song Vande Mataram which was catapulted to national attention when it was sung at the 12th convention of the Indian National Congress 1896, composed and performed by Rabindranath Tagore.
Vande Mataram was eventually chosen as the official National song of free India.
www.mid-day.com /news/city/2006/september/143015.htm   (540 words)

  
 Kota Gede | Jogja City - Yogyakarta
What is now the Kota Gede district of Yogyakarta is in fact the original capital of the Mataram kingdom, the great 16th century Muslim kingdom which held sway over most of Java, until the Dutch arrived.
The city was founded by the first sultan of Mataram, Panembahan Senopati, in 1582.
Not much of the old capital remains, but Senopati is buried in the graveyard of a very old mosque deep in the small back alleys of the old city.
www.jogjacity.com /2005/11/25/kota-gede   (364 words)

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