The Majapahit Empire: A Glimpse into Southeast Asia's Glorious Past A Hindu-Buddhist dynasty
The Majapahit Empire: A Glimpse into Southeast Asia's Glorious Past A Hindu-Buddhist dynasty Introduction Majapahit, often referred to as Wilwatikta in sanskrit also refered as Bhumi Jawa or Mandala Jawa , was a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist empire in Southeast Asia with its capital on Java Island (present-day Indonesia). It was in existence from 1293 until about 1527, and during Hayam Wuruk's rule (1350–1389), which was characterised by extensive conquests across Southeast Asia, it achieved its pinnacle of splendour. His prime minister, Gajah Mada, is also given credit for his accomplishment. Even though historians disagree on the extent of Majapahit's sphere of influence, Majapahit was an empire with 98 tributaries that stretched from Sumatra to New Guinea and included modern-day Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, southern Thailand, Timor Leste, and the southwestern Philippines.The relationships between Majapahit and its foreign vassals, as well as its status as a...