![]() In 2011, the city was the venue for the Southeast Asian Games, and for the 18th Asian Games in 2018 (jointly with Jakarta). In the 1960s, the iconic Ampera Bridge was built to allow development to the eastern side of the city. Since independence, the city has undergone major development. Palembang was the site of a battle between the Allies and Japan during World War II, and several conflicts during the National Revolution period of the late 1940s. Under the Dutch colonization, canals were built and the Musi River was optimised for trade and transportation. The Sultanate lasted until 1825, when the Dutch seized the area. The Majapahit would rule the Kingdom of Palembang until later it is transformed as the Sultanate of Palembang. When Srivijaya fell in the 14th century, Palembang transformed as the Kingdom of Palembang and came under the control of the Java-based Majapahit Empire. For centuries, it was a sprawling centre of trade, government, and religion. Dates back to ancient times, Palembang was founded as the state and capital of the Srivijaya Empire in the 7th century, Srivijaya was the largest Buddhist empire in ancient Indonesia whose territory covers most part of western Southeast Asia (both insular and mainland). ![]() Palembang is not just a regular city, Palembang holds a lot of historical values. Understand History The LRT Palembang crossing the famous Ampera Bridge Palembang is a cultural centre with some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, must-try delicacy foods, and natural wonders within day-trip distance. Palembang (sometimes also called as Pelembang by the locals), is Indonesia's provincial capital of South Sumatra with 1.7 million people (2020). Palembang is a huge city with several district articles that contain information about specific sights, restaurants, and accommodation.
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