Materials for the Medieval History of Indonesia

When King Jayakatwang's troops reached the village of Jasun-Wungkal, King Kertanagara sent His Majesty(1) and Ardaraja to fight the enemy. His Majesty as well as Ardaraja were sons-in-law of King Kertanagara, but Ardaraja was also a son of King Jayakatwang. When His Majesty and Ardaraja leaving Tumapel arrived at Kedung Peluk, His Majesty met first the enemy. After the battle the enemy fled while suffering a great loss. Afterwards His Majesty's army moved to Lembah [valley], but no enemy was in sight. Afterwards he moved again westwards to Batang, where his front-troops saw the enemy retreat without fighting.

Leaving Batang His Majesty came to Kapulungan, where he fought and defeated the enemy, he saw. After suffering a great loss the enemy retreated. So was the condition of his troops until he reached Rabut Charat, where he saw the enemy coming from the west. He commanded his troops to fight them. Again suffering a great loss, the enemy fled. Seemingly they disappeared forever. However, from east of Hanyiru the enemy hoisted red and white-coloured fiags. Seeing them, Ardaraja laid his weapon and ran shamelessly to Kapulungan in treason, which caused the destruction of His Majesty's troops, but His Majesty remained loyal to King Kertanagara. That was the reason, why he remained at Rabut Charat and afterwards moved to Pamotan Apajeg north of the river grantas with only about 600 men. The next day at dawn he was chased by the enemy. Some of his troops fought, some were killed, some fled to take refuge. He retreated with only few followers, desperate and defenceless.

Following a deliberation with his companions on his proposal to rush to Terung to ask the village chief, Wuru Agraja, who had been appointed by the late King Kertanagara to gather the inhabitants of the villages east / {37} and southeast of Terung, was unanimously accepted. In the night he left for Kulawan, for he was afraid that he should be followed by the overwhelming enemy. Nevertheless in Kulawan he met the enemy, whom he succeeded to avoid by running north-wards in the direction of Kambangsri. But there too was the enemy, who immediateiy chased him. Instantly he ran together with his companions, crossing the large river northwards.

Many among his companions were drowned; some captured and some stabbed with pikes. Those who succeeded to reach the other bank, scattered themselves all over the place. Only twelve companions remained to protect him. At noon he came to Kudadu hungry, tired and sad. Really his suffering was unbearable. However, the village chief welcomed him whole-heartedly.

Soon he was given food, drink and rice. Besides a safe hide-out was found for him invisible to the many enemies who were searching for him. The village chief made great efforts to help him reach his goal, even accompanying him to the region of Rembang and afterwards informing His Majesty of the roads leading to Madura where he intended to take refuge [...].