Round 12: 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 (15[1])committed suicide after losing the Battle of Bubat on this island. In 1293, Kublai Khan failed to invade this island’s (15[1])Singhasari kingdom. The Palapa Oath to not eat species was given by an official based on this island who reported to Hayam Wuruk, Prime Minister (*) Gajah Mada. (-5[1])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 (10[1])Ma•ja•pa•hit ruled near modern-day Jakarta. ■END■ (10[1])

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