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
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.
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
Gajah Mada
…submission of Sunda to Majapahit. This misunderstanding led to embarrassment and hostility, which quickly rose into a skirmish and then the full-scale Battle of Bubat. The Sunda King with all of his guards as well as the royal party were overwhelmed by Majapahit troops and subsequently killed in the field of Bubat…
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.