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Majapahit's Foreign Relations: The Empire's Global Reach
In Episode 212, Lucas and Luna explore how Majapahit, the 14th-century Javanese empire, engaged with the wider world long before European contact. They trace the diplomatic missions recorded in the Nagarakretagama, the empire's relations with China, Siam, and the Khmer Empire, and the flow of trade that brought pepper, spices, and gold through its ports. They discuss the role of the sea as a highway, the presence of foreign merchants in Trowulan, and how Majapahit's rulers balanced military might with marriage alliances and tribute. The conversation also touches on the famous…
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