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Majapahit's River Dikes and the Brantas Delta
While earlier episodes have explored the political intrigues of Gajah Mada, the naval dominance of the Palapa Oath, and the spiritual balance of Hindu-Buddhist temples in Trowulan, this episode turns its gaze to the physical foundation of the empire: the water. We examine how Majapahit engineers transformed the volatile Brantas River delta into an agricultural powerhouse through massive dike systems and canal networks. The conversation delves into the technical ingenuity required to manage monsoon floods, the role of the subak irrigation cooperatives in sustaining rice surpluses, and how this…
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