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Majapahit empire

historical kingdom, Indonesia
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1201 - 1550
Key People:
Gajah Mada
Hayam Wuruk
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Indonesia
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Majapahit empire, the last Indianized kingdom in Indonesia, based in eastern Java and existing between the 13th and 16th centuries. The founder of the empire was Vijaya, a prince of Singhasari who escaped when Jayakatwang, the ruler of Kaḍiri, seized the palace. In 1292 Mongol troops came to Java to avenge an insult to the emperor of China, Kublai Khan, by Kertanagara, the king of Singhasari, who had been replaced by Jayakatwang. Vijaya collaborated with Mongol troops in defeating Jayakatwang. Vijaya then turned against the Mongols and expelled them from Java. Under his rule the new kingdom, Majapahit, successfully controlled ...(100 of 243 words)

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