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GENERAL INFORMATION
Karangasem has a rich variety of older customs found in villages
that resisted Javanese influences after the 14th Century. The
royal family, related to Gelgel, became independent and in the
early 1700's challenged Clunking. Internal strife led to exile
and formation of a rival house in Lombok, which returned to
defeat its own family on Bali and the taking of Buleleng. This
real ended when the Dutch subdued Buleleng in the mid 1800's,
and a Dutch assisted rebellion in Lombok ousted the royal family
in the late 1800's.
By recognizing Dutch superiority, Karangasem remained intact
when South Bali was conquered in the early 1900's. After Mount
Agung erupted in 1963 the capital changed names to Amlapura.
It's located about 2 hours from Denpasar by vehicles. |
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