Foundation
See also: Ken ArokSinghasari (other spelling: Singosari) was founded by Ken Arok (1182-1227/1247), whose story is a popular children's tale in Central and East Java. Most of Ken Arok life story and also the early history of Singhasari was taken from Pararaton account, which also incorporate some mythical story. Ken Arok was an orphan born of a mother named Ken Endok and an unknown father (some tales stated he was a son of god Brahma) in Kediri kingdom’s territory.
Ken Arok rise from a servant of Tunggul Ametung, a regional ruler in Tumapel (present day Malang) and managed to take over rulership of Java from Kediri. He was considered as the founder of Rajasa dynasty of both the Singhasari and later Majapahit line of monarchs. Following his death, he was succeeded by his sons Anusapati and Panji Tohjaya.
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