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Majapahit's Gajah Mada and the Fall of Sunda Kelapa
In 1357, the Majapahit Empire suffered one of its greatest humiliations — the Battle of Sunda Kelapa. This episode explores why the powerful prime minister Gajah Mada provoked a massacre that cost a princess her life and nearly destroyed a kingdom. We walk through the events leading to the fateful meeting on the Bubat plain: King Hayam Wuruk's desire for a Sundanese bride, Gajah Mada's aggressive insistence on vassal status, and the tragic outcome that left the Sunda royal family dead. We also examine the aftermath — how the affair haunted Gajah Mada's legacy, strained…
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