Agus Wibowo
Sangguran Inscription is
an important document that became evidence of Indonesian history, especially
about Medang Kingdom. This inscription was brought by Stamford Raffles in the
early 19th century, given to the Governor General of the British Empire in
India, Lord Minto, and taken to Scotland.
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Sangguran Stone on the yard of Lord Minto's house |
Before Mpu Sindok led
the exodus of the Royal Family of Medang from Central Java to East Java, The
Medang Royal military had expanded to the eastern part of Java Island several
years earlier. Their tracks were found in Tulungagung until Malang and
conquered the Kingdom of Kanjuruhan. Sangguran Ston issued by order Mpu Sindok
who became Prime Minister in Medang in the time of King Dyah Wawa. This
expansion continued the efforts of King Dyah Balitung in 905, recorded in the
Kubu-Kubu Stone, which is part of the Penampihan Temple in Tulungagung.