The English and the Dutch objected, which led to a long-drawn freedom struggle. The Battle of Surabaya was one of the most important battles of the Indonesian revolution, after which Indonesia gained freedom from its colonial masters. This gives Surabaya great historical significance, for it was the epicentre of Indonesiaês freedom struggle.Surabaya was founded in the 13th century and has a rich history. One of the city’s most notable historical events was its early role in the Indonesian Battle for Independence. Surabaya has since grown to become a major industrial center, though those who explore will be sure to find the city’s fascinating heritage and culture amid new
23. Suramadu Bridge. Suramadu Bridge is the longest bridge in Indonesia that is 5.4km long. This bridge connects Surabaya to Madura Island, making it the first bridge to cross the Madura waters. This steel cable-stay bridge is held up by two towers, standing majestically at 140 metres high.
Throughout history, people have been drawn to cities as centers of trade, culture, education, and economic opportunity, but the resulting urban population growth has not always been steady. Indeed, urbanization is a relatively recent phenomenon; until recent years, the vast majority of people lived in rural areas. For instance, more than 90 The Indonesian partner of Histori Bersama is Roodebrug Soerabaia, which was founded in 2010 by Ady Setyawan. The organization is named after the red bridge that played a vital role in the Battle of Surabaya in 1945. As a foundation Roodebrug Soerabaia aims to inspire the younger generation to learn more about history. The Mataram conquest of Surabaya or Mataram-Surabaya War was a military campaign by the Sultanate of Mataram in the early 17th century that resulted in the capture of the Duchy of Surabaya ( Kadipaten Surabaya) and its allies in eastern Java, in modern-day Indonesia. Prior to this conquest, Mataram and Surabaya were rivals for power in central gh0O4H.