Battle of Gegodog 1676
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 13 October 1676 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1676 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Indonesia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Trunajaya rebellion | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -6.9000, 112.3000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Gegodog (also spelled Battle of Gogodog) took place on 13 October 1676 during the Trunajaya rebellion, and resulted in the victory of the rebel forces over the Mataram army led by the Crown Prince Pangeran Adipati Anom. Gegodog is located on the northeastern coast of Java, east of Tuban.
Prior to the battle, Trunajaya invaded eastern Java and occupied Surabaya and other towns. King Amangkurat I sent an army to face him, led by the crown prince. The crown prince expected a sham battle from Trunajaya, his former protégé. However, Trunajaya offered a real fight which resulted in a decisive victory over the much larger royal army. The royal army was routed, and the king's elderly uncle Pangeran Purbaya was killed after leading a futile charge. The rebel victory was followed by further successes - including more conquests and the defections of Mataram subjects to Trunajaya's side.
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