THE KING
OF KARTANEGARA

However, the power map of Java changed when King Jayakatwang of Kediri killed King Kertanegara. Raden Wijaya, also known as Kertanegara's son-in-law, who lived in the Tarik Forest near the mouth of the Brantas River, learned of the arrival of the Mongol army. To avenge Kertanegara's murder by Jayakatwang, Raden Wijaya planned to use the Mongol army. Raden Wijaya attacked the Mongol army while they were celebrating their victory over Kediri. They fled Java on May 31, 1293, due to the unexpected attack.