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Raden Wijaya and the Mongol Invasion That Founded Majapahit
At the end of the 13th century, the Mongol Empire under Kubilai Khan sent a massive fleet to Java, demanding submission. Instead, a Javanese prince named Raden Wijaya turned the invasion into an opportunity. After the fall of Singhasari, Wijaya allied with the Mongols to crush his enemy Jayakatwang, then turned on them, ambushed their forces, and established a new kingdom: Majapahit. This episode explores the diplomatic maneuvering, the Battle of Daha, and the chain of events that gave rise to one of Southeast Asia's greatest empires. We draw on the Nagarakretagama and Chinese records to…
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