|
| |
GENERAL
INFORMATION
The cool, mountainous regency of Bangli was long fought over
by rulers from neighboring kingdoms, for here lies Lake Batur,
the major source of irrigation water for most of South and East
Bali and part of the North. The regency of Bangli covers two
distinct geographical areas: the volcanic uplands of the Batur
and Kintamani area, stretching down almost to the sea near Tianyar
and Tejakula; and the upper part of the rice growing area of
Southern Bali, overlooking Gianyar and Klungkung.
These borders reflect Bangli's strong position with regard to
these rivals when it allied itself with the Dutch following
the 1846-1849 Buleleng war. Bangli had control over the mountain
lakes and sources, and hence over the irrigation system. |
Copyright
© 2000-2001 by Bagus Discovery. All Rights reserved.
Best viewed with Internet Explorer. |
|
|
