Packet 13: Tossup 15

A history by Zhèng Hé's ("jung huhs") secretary describes how a ruler on this island named Wik•ra•ma•war•dha•na was fined in the wake of the Regreg civil war. Princess Pitaloka committed suicide after losing the Battle of Bubat on this island. (15[1])In 1293, Kublai Khan failed to invade this island’s Singhasari kingdom. The Palapa Oath to not eat spices was given by an official based on this island who reported to Hayam Wuruk, Prime Minister (*) Gajah Mada. The Mataram Sultanate was based on this Island where the Śailendra (“shay-LEN-druh”) dynasty built the Borobodur Temple. For 10 points, name this Indonesian island where the Ma•ja•pa•hit ruled near modern-day Jakarta. ■END■

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