Galuh Kingdom was an ancient Hindu kingdom in Tatar Pasundan (now West Java province), Indonesia. It was established following the collapse of the Tarumanagara kingdom around 7th century. Traditionally the kingdom of Galuh was associated with Eastern Priangan cultural region, around the Citanduy and Cimanuk rivers, with territory spanned from Citarum river on the west, Pamali and Serayu river on the east. Its capital was located in Kawali, near today Ciamis city. The etymology of "galuh" is Old Sundanese and Old Javanese word for "diamond" or "gemstone".
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