The Battle of Bubat, also known as Pasunda Bubat, is the battle between the Sundanese royal family and the Majapahit army that took place in Bubat Square on the northern part of Trowulan in 1279 Saka
A statue in the park depicting a Sundanese princess who committed suicide in the midst of war.
According to the Nagarakretagama, Bubat square is located close to the north of Trowulan Majapahit capital city, probably somewhere near Wringin Lawang gate or Brahu temple
The Sundanese royal party arrived at the port of Hujung Galuh by jong sasanga wangunan, a type of Javanese junk, which also incorporates Chinese techniques, such as using iron nails alongside wooden dowels, the construction of watertight bulkhead, and the addition of central rudder.
Gajah Mada was a mahapatih and prominent general of the Javanese Majapahit Empire. He is known for unifying the Nusantara archipelago, bringing the empire to its peak of glory. According to legend, he
Battle of Bubat
…royal party then encamped on Bubat Square in the northern part of Trowulan, the capital city of Majapahit, and awaited the wedding ceremony. However, Gajah Mada, the Majapahit prime minister saw the event as an opportunity to demand Sunda's submission to Majapahit overlordship and insisted that instead of…
A modern depiction of Gajah Mada in the National Monument
Majapahit Terracotta from archaeological findings at Trowulan Site, now a collection of Majapahit Museum, Mojokerto, East Java.
The Gajah Mada inscription, dated 1273 Saka (1351 CE), mentions a sacred caitya building dedicated by Gajah Mada for the late King Kertanegara of Singhasari.