Editing 1820s (section)

===== Java War =====
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The Java War (also known as the "Diponegoro War") was fought in Java between 1825 and 1830. It started as a [[rebellion]] led by Prince [[Diponegoro]] after the Dutch decided to build a road across a piece of his property that contained his parents' tomb.

The troops of Prince Diponegoro were very successful in the beginning, controlling the middle of Java and besieging Yogyakarta. Furthermore, the Javanese population was supportive of Prince Diponegoro's cause, whereas the Dutch colonial authorities were initially very indecisive. As the Java war prolonged, Prince Diponegoro had difficulties in maintaining the numbers of his troops.  Prince Diponegoro started a fierce guerrilla war and it was not until 1827 that the Dutch army gained the upper hand.  The Dutch colonial army was able to fill its ranks with troops from [[Sulawesi]], and later on from the [[Netherlands]].

The rebellion finally ended in 1830, after Prince Diponegoro was tricked into entering Dutch custody near [[Magelang]], believing he was there for negotiations for a possible cease-fire.  It is estimated that 200,000<ref name="RicKlefs">M. C. RicKlefs: ''A History of modern Indonesia since 1300'', p.&nbsp;117.</ref> died over the course of the conflict, 8,000 being Dutch.<ref name="RicKlefs" />