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Majapahit's Royal Treasury and the Gold Standard
We explore the economic backbone of the Majapahit Empire through its royal treasury, the Bendesa Negara. While previous episodes covered trade winds and naval power, this episode focuses on the internal mechanics of wealth: how gold flowed from the mines of Pasir to the courts of Trowulan. We examine the role of the Bendesa in managing state resources, the ceremonial use of gold vessels like the Golden Buffalo, and how this concentrated wealth funded both monumental architecture and military campaigns. Through the lens of the Nagarakretagama and archaeological finds at Candi Tikus, we uncover…
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