Spread of Islam in Indonesia
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The history of the arrival of Islam in Indonesia is somewhat unclear. One theory states that Islam arrived directly from Arabia as early as the 9th century, during the time of the Umayyad and Abbasid
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, Aceh. The spread of Islam in Indonesia began in the region.
Stamps of Indonesia commemorating Zheng He's voyages to secure the maritime routes, usher urbanization and assist in creating a common prosperity
Mosque in West Sumatra with traditional Minangkabau architecture
Grand Mosque of Demak, the first Muslim state in Java
Banten
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Banten is the westernmost province on the island of Java, Indonesia. Its capital city is Serang and its largest city is Tangerang. The province borders West Java and the Special Capital Region of Jaka
Bird's-eye view of the town of Banten in 1599
With his father, Sunan Gunungjati, Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin founded the Sultanate of Banten.
Warriors of Banten in 1596
François Valentijn's painting of Banten in 1694