Javanese Kshatriya

According to the ancient Hindu law, the Kshatriyas have the exclusive right to bear arms in order to defend the country.

Indigenous Kshatriya communities currently exist in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam as well as in the island of Bali in Indonesia.

The literary work Rangga Lawe describes in detail about the Kshatriyas and Vaishyas of the Kediri royal palace.

[2][better source needed] Javanese Kshatriyas were popularly known as K'bo or Mahisa (meaning buffalo) and Rangga to indicate their strength.

[1] [better source needed] The Javanese Kshatriyas became extinct during the early 17th century as a result of constant warfare with political rivals after the decline of Majapahit.

Knights and their retainer, as depicted in the Penataran temple.
An armored horse rider, two armored warriors, and a noble figure. From Penataran temple, ca. 1347.