Sri Ugrasena

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Sang Ratu Sri Ugrasena was a Balinese king who is thought to have ruled between 837-864 Saka, or 915-942 CE. [1] [2] The capital of his kingdom was Singhamandawa. [1] The king issued several inscriptions regarding various activities of his people, including giving royal endowment, tax regulation, religious ceremonies, and construction of public lodges and places of worship for pilgrims. [1] [2] His reign was approximately the same period as King Sindok's of the Isyana dynasty in East Java. [1]

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King Ugrasena is mentioned in at least 9 inscriptions, namely Sembiran A I inscription, Babahan I inscription, Srokadan A inscription, Pengotan A I inscription, Batunya A I inscription, Dausa A I and Dausa B I inscriptions, Serai A I inscription, and Goblek Pura Batur A inscription. [2] All inscriptions are written in Old Balinese, begin with the words yumu pakatahu (let it be known), [3] and end with the mention of the issuing body, namely the pangalapuan Singhamandawa (government advisory body in Singhamandawa). [2] [3] [4]

King Ugrasena was buried in a temple called Air Madatu, according to the inscription issued by King Tabanendra Warmadewa who ruled afterward. [1]

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Preceded by Balinese Monarchs
915-942 CE
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