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Majapahit's Shadow: The Untold Story of the Kingdom of Sunda
We often think of Majapahit as a monolithic Hindu-Buddhist power, but its relationship with the neighboring Kingdom of Sunda on Java’s west coast was far more complex than simple conquest. This episode explores the pivotal Bubat Incident of 1357, a diplomatic catastrophe that nearly sparked all-out war between the two kingdoms. We look at how Gajah Mada’s ambition clashed with the Sundanese court, and how Princess Dyah Purnawijaya became a tragic figure in the annals of Southeast Asian diplomacy. Beyond the bloodshed, we examine the lasting cultural exchange that followed, including the…
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