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Rise and maritime expansion of the Tu'i Tonga dynasty (c. 900–1500 CE)

Rise and maritime expansion of the Tu'i Tonga dynasty (c. 900–1500 CE)

  1. Court develops at Heketā on Tongatapu

    Labels: Heket, Tu i
  2. Maritime expansion accelerates under Tuʻi Tonga Momo

    Labels: Momo, Maritime expansion
  3. Tuʻitātui credited with major building program

    Labels: Tu it, Monument building
  4. Haʻamonga ʻa Maui trilithon erected at Niutōua

    Labels: Ha amonga, Niut ua
  5. Traditions place Samoa tensions and backlash in 1200s

    Labels: Samoa, Talakaifaiki
  6. Royal center shifts toward Muʻa and Lapaha

    Labels: Mu a, Lapaha
  7. Langi royal tomb complex expands at Lapaha

    Labels: Langi, Lapaha
  8. Tribute networks formalize around ʻInasi offerings

    Labels: Inasi, Tribute network
  9. Assassination of Tuʻi Tonga Takalaua sparks upheaval

    Labels: Takalaua, Uvea
  10. Kauʻulufonua I reorganizes rule after conflict

    Labels: Kau ulufonua, Voyaging campaign