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Majapahit's Kertanagara: The King Who Dreamed of Nusantara
Before Gajah Mada and Hayam Wuruk, there was Kertanagara—the last great king of Singhasari whose audacious vision and brutal death set the stage for Majapahit. This episode follows Kertanagara's rise, his expansionist 'Pamalayu' expedition to Sumatra, his syncretic Buddhist practices, and the Mongol invasion he provoked. We explore the Jayakatwang rebellion, Kertanagara's murder in 1292, and how his son-in-law Wijaya avenged him while founding Majapahit. We also discuss the debate over whether Kertanagara was a brilliant strategist or a reckless provocateur, and the shadow…
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