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Majapahit's Exile to Bali: How an Empire Survived
When Majapahit collapsed in the early 16th century, its Hindu-Javanese elite didn't vanish—they fled to Bali, carrying their culture, religion, and political traditions across the strait. This episode follows that exodus: the founding of the Gelgel kingdom under Dalem Ketut, the golden age of Dalem Waturenggong, and the enduring legacy of Majapahit in Balinese art, temple architecture, and court rituals. We explore how the empire found a second home on a neighbouring island, thanks to figures like the priest Nirartha and the sacred mountain temple Pura Besakih. Drawing on the Pararaton…
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