Finally bore fruit, but in 1651 this kingdom broke up into several small districts; as a result of intrique and internal dissensions. Balambangpn retained its link with Bali until 1772, whilst Lornbok remained subject to the Balinese until 1894. The loss of the above-mentioned territories was the result of Dutch expansion. After several unsuccessful attempts between 1846 and 1R49, which led only to the conquest of the northern part of the island', Bali finally fell into Dutch hands in 1908.

From this brief historical sketch it can be seen that up to the latter, half of the 10th century Bali was directly exposed to Indian culture: that in the subsequent period Java's influence is clearly discernible and that after the decline of the kingdom of Majapahit Bali developed along independent cultural lines.

Even where mosques were erected, they were built in the eastern Javanese style. Thus, for example, the entrance-gate to tile mosque of Kudus, built in the 16th century, was given the shape of a I split 'or double gate, tjandi bentar, such as we found in eastern Java, and such as still forms tile first gate of Hindu temples on Bali.

The walls have played a considerable role in Javanese thought. In the many legends woven around the most important of them, they appear as great magicians. And whilst Mohammedans are opposed to the worship of saints, in Java walls are in fact worshipped as saints, and their tombs are regarded as sacred places.

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