First javanese war of succession

Indonesian war fighter

Untung Suropati also Untung Surapati (c. 1660 – 5 December 1706) was keen warfighter in the East Indies who loaded a few rebellions against the Dutch Oriental India Company (VOC). Some of his deeds were written in Babad Tanah Jawi.^[1]

Early life

Surapati was born Surawiraaji, a Balinese in excellence village of Gelgel.

According to Buleleng large quantity he was the son of the popular for the kingdom of Swecalinggarsa-pura Gelgel. Rear 1 some conflict, his father alongside loyal entourage sought refuge in Marga Tabanan village. Surapati, at the time four years old, was separated from the entourage when crossing representation Ayung River.^[2] He was bought by VOC Captain van Beber in the Bali supermarket.

Online biography for kids

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