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Foundation and Establishment of Majapahit
π The Majapahit Kingdom was founded in 1293 by Raden Wijaya following the collapse of the Singhasari Kingdom after King Kertanegara's death in 1292.
βοΈ Raden Wijaya cleverly utilized the invading Mongol forces sent by Kublai Khan to defeat the usurper Jaya Katwang, only to then turn on and defeat the Mongols themselves in a decisive political-military maneuver.
ποΈ The capital, Trowulan, was strategically located in a fertile lowland near the Brantas River, balancing accessibility for trade with natural defense against direct sea attacks, utilizing red brick construction techniques.
Internal Challenges under Jayanegara
βοΈ Jayanegara faced numerous internal threats, including major rebellions led by figures like Nambi, Lembu Sora, and Rangga Lawe, testing the young kingdom's stability.
βοΈ Jayanegara maintained the bureaucratic structure inherited from Raden Wijaya, managing core territories directly while granting greater autonomy (but requiring tribute) to vassal regions.
πͺ The reign concluded tragically in 1328 when Jayanegara was assassinated by his royal physician, Tanca, leading to a transfer of power to his sister, Tribhuwana Tunggadewi.
The Zenith: Gajah Mada and Hayam Wuruk
π Gajah Mada was appointed Mahapatih (Prime Minister) in 1336 and famously took the Sumpah Palapa (Palapa Oath), vowing not to enjoy lifeβs pleasures until the entire Nusantara was unified under Majapahit.
π’ Gajah Mada focused heavily on maritime supremacy, expanding influence through military expeditions (like the conquest of Bali in 1343) and diplomacy across the Indonesian archipelago and Southeast Asia.
π The golden age occurred under King Hayam Wuruk (starting 1350), marked by peak economic prosperity fueled by international trade (spices, rice) and significant cultural output, such as the *Nagarakertagama* and the philosophy *Bhinneka Tunggal Ika*.
Decline and Collapse
π₯ The period following Hayam Wuruk's death in 1389 was defined by the Paregreg War (1404β1406) between Wikrama Wardhana and Bre Wirabumi, which severely drained military resources and trust.
β The kingdom suffered massive economic damage as strategic northern Java ports were gradually taken over by rising Islamic coastal kingdoms, notably Demak, disrupting established trade routes.
π The symbolic end of centralized Majapahit power occurred around 1478 following an attack by Demak forces led by Raden Patah, although residual influence persisted in East Java until the early 16th century.
Key Points & Insights
β‘οΈ The foundation of Majapahit relied on brilliant political maneuvering and diplomacy, as seen in Raden Wijayaβs use of the Mongol army to secure power.
β‘οΈ Unity and strong, centralized leadership were crucial for Majapahitβs expansive success, highlighting the danger of internal conflict (like the Paregreg War) to vast empires.
β‘οΈ The legacy of Majapahit endures through cultural values like tolerance and unity (*Bhinneka Tunggal Ika*), providing a historical foundation for modern Indonesian identity.
πΈ Video summarized with SummaryTube.com on Nov 08, 2025, 13:09 UTC
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Get instant insights and key takeaways from this YouTube video by Tau Politik.
Foundation and Establishment of Majapahit
π The Majapahit Kingdom was founded in 1293 by Raden Wijaya following the collapse of the Singhasari Kingdom after King Kertanegara's death in 1292.
βοΈ Raden Wijaya cleverly utilized the invading Mongol forces sent by Kublai Khan to defeat the usurper Jaya Katwang, only to then turn on and defeat the Mongols themselves in a decisive political-military maneuver.
ποΈ The capital, Trowulan, was strategically located in a fertile lowland near the Brantas River, balancing accessibility for trade with natural defense against direct sea attacks, utilizing red brick construction techniques.
Internal Challenges under Jayanegara
βοΈ Jayanegara faced numerous internal threats, including major rebellions led by figures like Nambi, Lembu Sora, and Rangga Lawe, testing the young kingdom's stability.
βοΈ Jayanegara maintained the bureaucratic structure inherited from Raden Wijaya, managing core territories directly while granting greater autonomy (but requiring tribute) to vassal regions.
πͺ The reign concluded tragically in 1328 when Jayanegara was assassinated by his royal physician, Tanca, leading to a transfer of power to his sister, Tribhuwana Tunggadewi.
The Zenith: Gajah Mada and Hayam Wuruk
π Gajah Mada was appointed Mahapatih (Prime Minister) in 1336 and famously took the Sumpah Palapa (Palapa Oath), vowing not to enjoy lifeβs pleasures until the entire Nusantara was unified under Majapahit.
π’ Gajah Mada focused heavily on maritime supremacy, expanding influence through military expeditions (like the conquest of Bali in 1343) and diplomacy across the Indonesian archipelago and Southeast Asia.
π The golden age occurred under King Hayam Wuruk (starting 1350), marked by peak economic prosperity fueled by international trade (spices, rice) and significant cultural output, such as the *Nagarakertagama* and the philosophy *Bhinneka Tunggal Ika*.
Decline and Collapse
π₯ The period following Hayam Wuruk's death in 1389 was defined by the Paregreg War (1404β1406) between Wikrama Wardhana and Bre Wirabumi, which severely drained military resources and trust.
β The kingdom suffered massive economic damage as strategic northern Java ports were gradually taken over by rising Islamic coastal kingdoms, notably Demak, disrupting established trade routes.
π The symbolic end of centralized Majapahit power occurred around 1478 following an attack by Demak forces led by Raden Patah, although residual influence persisted in East Java until the early 16th century.
Key Points & Insights
β‘οΈ The foundation of Majapahit relied on brilliant political maneuvering and diplomacy, as seen in Raden Wijayaβs use of the Mongol army to secure power.
β‘οΈ Unity and strong, centralized leadership were crucial for Majapahitβs expansive success, highlighting the danger of internal conflict (like the Paregreg War) to vast empires.
β‘οΈ The legacy of Majapahit endures through cultural values like tolerance and unity (*Bhinneka Tunggal Ika*), providing a historical foundation for modern Indonesian identity.
πΈ Video summarized with SummaryTube.com on Nov 08, 2025, 13:09 UTC
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