| Marakata Pangkaja | |||||
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| Dharmawangsa Wardhana Marakatapangkaja | |||||
| King of Bali | |||||
| Reign | 1022 – 1049 | ||||
| Predecessor | Udayana | ||||
| Successor | Anak Wungçu | ||||
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| House | Varmadeva | ||||
| Father | Udayana | ||||
| Mother | Mahendradatta | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Marakata Pangkaja was aBalinese king from theWarmadewa dynasty.[1] He was the son of KingUdayana and QueenMahendradatta, aJavanese princess.[1] His royal title wasÇri Dharmawangsa Wardhana Marakata Pangkajastanottunggadewa.[1][2] He ascended to the throne in 1022 CE,[1] and probably reigned until 1049 CE.[3] His reign coincided with the reign of his elder brother, KingAirlangga, who ruled theMataram Kingdom in Java.[1] After he died, the next king who ruled Bali was his younger brother, KingAnak Wungsu.[3]
In several inscriptions, King Marakata is depicted as a ruler who was like LordVishnu, who often helps his suffering people.[1] The Bwahan B inscription stated that the king granted the request of the Bwahan village elders to buy a portion of the royal hunting ground, because they lacked sufficient land for herding and collecting firewood.[2] His name is mentioned in at least 10 inscriptions found on the island ofBali.[4]
| Preceded by | Balinese Monarchs 1022-1049 | Succeeded by |