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The arrival of the Hindu people from India marked the end of prehistorical
period in Indonesia. The first centuries AD until the year of 1500,
ie with the fall of Majapahit kingdom, constituted the Hindu influence
period. Based on the information found on an 8th century AD inscription,
it could be said that the ancient Balinese historical period covered
the time between the 8th and the 14th century AD when the Majapahit's
Gajah Mada expedition invaded and defeated Bali.
The term Balidwipa (meaning
Bali island) has existed since time immemorial. This has been discovered
from various inscriptions. Among these inscriptions were Blanjong
charter which was issued by Sri Kesari Warmadewa in 913 AD mentioned
the word Walidwipa. Similar
evidence was from King Jayapangus' charters: Buwahan D and Cempaga
A inscriptions dated 1181 AD.
Bali's historical period is divided into three phases: 882-1343
period, 1343-1846 period,
and 1846-1949 period.
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