Sunda Kelapa: The Port That Outlasted Majapahit

Majapahit: The Empire That Once Ruled Indonesia — Fexingo History · Aug 2, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In this episode of Majapahit, Lucas and Luna trace the rise of Sunda Kelapa, the bustling port that predated the empire and outlived it. From the Chinese junks that docked in the 14th century to the sultans of Demak who fought the Portuguese for control, this harbor at the mouth of the Ciliwung River was a hinge of Southeast Asian trade. They explore how Sunda Kelapa fed Majapahit's appetite for pepper, how the port's autonomy shifted with each empire, and how its name—later changed to Jayakarta—haunts Jakarta's modern identity. Along the way, they untangle a 15th-century…