Majapahit

MAJAPAHIT

The Majapahit ( Indonesian pronunciation: [mədʒəpaɪt] ) was a Javanese Hindu thalassocratic empire
in Southeast Asia that was based on the island of Java (in modern-day Indonesia ). It existed from 1293
to circa 1527 and reached its peak of glory during the era of Hayam Wuruk , whose reign from 1350 to
1389 was marked by conquests that extended throughout Southeast Asia. His achievement is also
credited to his prime minister, Gajah Mada . According to the Nagarakretagama ( Desawarñana) written
in 1365, Majapahit was an empire of 98 tributaries, stretching from Sumatra to New Guinea ; [4] ( p87
) [5] consisting of present-day Indonesia , Singapore , Malaysia , Brunei , southern Thailand , East Timor
, southwestern Philippines (in particular the Sulu Archipelago ) although the scope of Majapahit sphere
of influence is still the subject of debate among historians. [6] [7]The nature of Majapahit relations and
influences upon its overseas vassals, also its status as an empire are still provoking discussions. [8]
Majapahit Empire

ꦤꦒꦫꦶꦏꦫꦗꦤ꧀ꦩꦗꦥꦲꦠꦶ ꧀ ( Javanese )

ᬧ᭄ᬭᬚᬫᬚᬧᬳᬶᬢ᭄ ( Balinese )
Kingdom of Majapahit ( Indonesian )
1293–1527
Flag of Majapahit Empire
Flags
Surya Majapahit[i] of Majapahit Empire
Surya Majapahit [i]
The greatest extent of Majapahit influence based on the Nagarakretagama[1] in 1365
The greatest extent of Majapahit influence based on the Nagarakretagama [1] in 1365
Capital
Majapahit (sometimes referred to by its Sanskrit name, Wilwatikta) (modern Trowulan ), Daha (modern
Kediri )
Common languages
Old Javanese (main), Sanskrit (religious)
Religion
Hinduism , Buddhism , Kejawen , Animism