Also known as the Indonesian War of Independence, the Indonesian National Revolution was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Netherlands. During those days, the Netherlands held power over Indonesia.
The Indonesian National Revolution gave birth to the largest Islamic country in the world. The revolution took place between 1945 and 1949. Indonesia declared its independence in 1945, but it was not recognized by the Netherlands until 1949.
The years between 1945 and 1949 were marked with bloody armed conflict, and political and communal upheavals. It also witnessed two major international diplomatic interventions. Though inexperienced, the Indonesians were determined and strong enough to resist. The Dutch forces could not withstand them for long. Finally, the Dutch surrendered their territories, and the Republic of Indonesia was established in 1949.
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