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Majapahit's Golden Age: Hayam Wuruk and the Architecture of Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the cultural and architectural zenith of the Majapahit Empire under King Hayam Wuruk and his grand vizier Gajah Mada. They discuss the Negarakertagama, a 14th-century poem that describes Majapahit's vast realm, from Sumatra to New Guinea. Lucas explains how the capital, Trowulan, was a meticulously planned city with irrigation canals, markets, and monumental brick gates. The conversation dives into the syncretic nature of Majapahit religion—a blend of Hindu, Buddhist, and indigenous ancestor worship—and how the annual Srada ceremony reinforced…
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