East Javanese kingdom founded by Ken Arok that preceded Majapahit, launched the Pamalayu campaign and repelled the Mongol invasion; its royal line continued in Majapahit.
Overthrown in 1292 CE when Jayakatwang, a vassal from Daha (Kediri), rebelled and killed King Kertanegara; Raden Wijaya (Kertanegara's son-in-law) then defeated Jayakatwang with Mongol aid and founded the successor Majapahit Empire on 12 November 1293.
Covers Singhasari's founding by Ken Arok, the Pamalayu campaign, and its role as Majapahit's precursor; Rowman & Littlefield.
Celebrated historical novel by Indonesia's most internationally renowned novelist, dramatizing Ken Arok's founding of Singhasari.