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Majapahit's Surapati: The Slave Who Became a Rebel King
This episode follows the improbable life of Surapati, a Balinese slave who rose to become a formidable rebel leader in late-17th-century Java. We trace his journey from being sold in Batavia to leading a rebellion that shook the Dutch East India Company (VOC), his establishment of a independent kingdom in Pasuruan, and his death in battle against the Dutch and their Javanese allies. Along the way, we explore the complexities of Javanese-Dutch relations, the role of mercenaries and local power brokers, and how Surapati's legacy lingered as a symbol of resistance. Drawing on Dutch records…
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