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Raden Patah and the Rise of Demak: Majapahit's Islamic Successor
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the twilight of Majapahit and the emergence of the Islamic sultanate of Demak, led by Raden Patah. They discuss the complex narrative of Raden Patah as the son of Majapahit's last king, Brawijaya V, and his role in the spread of Islam in Java. The conversation covers the support of the Wali Songo, particularly Sunan Ampel and Sunan Kalijaga, the symbolic founding of Demak in 1478, and the gradual shift of power from Hindu-Buddhist Majapahit to the Islamic coastal states. Lucas highlights the political and religious tensions, the role of trade, and…
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