The oldest civilization on the island of Java: Kingdom of Tarumanegara

The Kingdom of Tarumanegara is one of the oldest kingdoms in the archipelago and occupies an important place in the early history of the civilization of the island of Java. It is believed that this kingdom existed between the 4th and 7th centuries AD. and was centered in the area now known as Bogor in West Java. Known as a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom,Tarumanegara left many historical traces in the form of inscriptions and artifacts describing the life and progress of civilization at that time. Origins and Government; The name Tarumanegara comes from the words "Taruma" meaning Citarum River and "negara" meaning kingdom or country. Much information about this kingdom was obtained from inscriptions found in the West Java region. The most famous king of Tarumanegara was Purnawarman,who ruled from 395 to 434 AD. Under his leadership,Tarumanegara reached the peak of its glory by expanding its territory and increasing economic and cultural prosperity. Historical evidence and i...