Majapahit
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Majapahit, also known as Wilwatikta, was a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist thalassocratic empire in Southeast Asia based on the island of Java. At its greatest extent, following significant military expansion
A maja fruit growing near Trowulan. The bitter-tasting fruit is the origin of the kingdom's name.
''Deśarvarṇana'' palm-leaf manuscript in the National Library of Indonesia collection.
Wayang klithik puppet of Raden Damar Wulan – the hero of Majapahit kingdom
Painting of a 14th-century Yuan junk. Similar ships were sent by the Yuan in their naval armada.
Trowulan
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Trowulan is an archaeological site in Trowulan Subdistrict, Mojokerto Regency, in the Indonesian province of East Java. It includes approximately 100 square kilometres and has been theorized to be the
Majapahit
…Wilwatikta (Sanskrit: विल्वतिक्त, romanized: vilvatikta, lit. 'bitter maja'). Toponyms containing the word maja are common in the area in and around Trowulan (e.g. Mojokerto), as it is a widespread practice in Java to name an area, a village or settlement with the most conspicuous or abundant tree or fruit…
Bajang Ratu, the elegant paduraksa-style gate at Trowulan, Mojokerto
Bajang Ratu in 1929, before restoration
Sumur Upas excavation site, Trowulan, Mojokerto.
Candi Tikus bathing place