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The Kalangs of Java were a community of skilled forest cutters and shifting cultivators. They were so valuable that in 1755 when the Mataram kingdom of Java split, the 6,000 Kalang families were equally divided between the two kingdoms. Without their expertise it would have been difficult to harvest teak and for the kings to build their palaces. When the Dutch began to gain control over the forests in the eighteenth century, they tried to make the Kalangs work under them. In 1770, the Kalangs resisted by attacking a Dutch fort at Joana, but the uprising was suppressed.

When did the Mataram Kingdom of Java Split?

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1575

1755

1555

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The Mataram kingdom of Java split in 1755. It was a consequence of the Third Javanese War of Succession that led to this split. The other choices provided in the option are from the 15th century. But, the kingdom was going well with harmony, peace and collaboration at that time. It wasn't 1750 when the stress occurred in the kingdom. It gave way to the Dutch company to dominate over Java.

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