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Bajangratu temple in Mojokerto, Indonesia

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Mojokerto Regency has many relics of the former glory of the Majapahit Kingdom. Even predicted as the center of the kingdom. One of the evidences is the existence of the Bajang Ratu Temple, which was found in the Kraton Hamlet, Temon Village, Trowulan District, Mojokerto, East Java. The location of the temple is about 600 meters from Candi Tikus. This temple is still a mystery. Many things are not known for certain, both regarding the year of manufacture, the king who ordered its construction, its function, and other aspects. This temple measures 11.5 x 10.5 m with a height of 16.5 m and a door width of 1.4 m. The word "Temple" in Javanese means gate while "Bajang Ratu" means "King of Disability / Little King". According to the writings in the Book of Pararaton, reliefs of Sri Tanjung and also the Mojokerto Archaeological Heritage Preservation Agency, this temple is called Bajang Ratu because this temple was built to honor King Jayanegara (the second king...