Who took control of Indonesia?
The Japanese invasion and subsequent occupation in 1942–45 during WWII ended Dutch rule, and encouraged the previously suppressed Indonesian independence movement. Two days after the surrender of Japan in August 1945, nationalist leader Sukarno declared independence and became president.
What country had control over Indonesia?
Dutch East Indies
| Dutch East Indies Nederlandsch-Indië (Dutch) Hindia-Belanda (Indonesian) | |
|---|---|
| Status | Dutch colony |
| Capital | Batavia |
| Capital-in-exile | Melbourne (1942–1944) Brisbane (1944–1945) |
| Largest city | Soerabaja |
How long did the Dutch have control of Indonesia?
The Dutch controlled Indonesia longer and had more influence on Indonesia than any other country. The Dutch had some form of influence on Indonesia from 1602 up until 1949. That is 347 years of influence.
When did the Japanese get out of Indonesia?
In 1944–1945, Allied troops largely bypassed Indonesia and did not fight their way into the most populous parts such as Java and Sumatra. As such, most of Indonesia was still under Japanese occupation at the time of its surrender in August 1945.
What was the history of Indonesia in the 7th century?
The political history of Indonesian archipelago during the 7th to 11th centuries was dominated by Srivijaya based in Sumatra and Sailendra that dominated southeast Asia based in Java and constructed Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world.
When did Indonesia take over East Timor from Portugal?
The Indonesian occupation of East Timor began in December 1975 and lasted until October 1999. After centuries of Portuguese colonial rule in East Timor, a 1974 coup in Portugal led to the decolonisation of its former colonies, creating instability in East Timor and leaving its future uncertain.