Majapahit's Terracotta Warriors: Trowulan's Lost Army

Majapahit: The Empire That Once Ruled Indonesia — Fexingo History · Sep 25, 2026 · 7m · transcript

While Majapahit is often remembered for its spice trade and naval dominance, a quieter power lay in its ground forces. This episode explores the archaeological evidence of Majapahit’s standing army, centered around the capital city of Trowulan. We examine the terracotta soldier figurines found at Candi Jabung and other sites, which challenge the notion that Southeast Asian warfare was solely reliant on conscripted levies. Lucas and Luna discuss how these small clay figures reflect a professionalized military structure, the role of the Pasisir (coastal) warriors versus Javanese nobility, and…