Majapahit Empire History

The establishment of the Majapahit empire history begins in the event of an attack Jayakatwang, Raden Wijaya charge facing the north, it turns out a larger attack it launched from the south. So when Raden Wijaya returned to the palace, he saw the Royal Palace Singasari nearly engulfed in flames and heard Kertanegara been killed along with other dignitaries. Finally, he fled with the remnants of his army were still loyal and helped villagers Kugagu. Having felt safe he went to ask for protection from Aryawiraraja Madura. With her help he succeeded to the throne, the area presented to Raden Wijaya attractiveness as a regional power. When it comes to Java Mongol army led Shih-Pi, Ike-mise, and you Hsing with the aim of punishing Kertanegara, then Raden Wijaya exploit the situation to cooperate attack Jayakatwang. After Jayakatwang killed, the Mongols partying to celebrate the victor. The opportunity was also used by Raden Wijaya to turn against the Mongols, so that the Mongols were expelled from Java and return to his country. Then in 1293, Raden Wijaya ascended the throne and the title of Sri Kertajasa Jayawardhana.

Majapahit Empire

Kings in Majapahit Empire History

Kertajasa Jawardhana (1293 - 1309)
Is the founder of the Majapahit kingdom, during his reign, Raden Wijaya assisted by those who have all contributed to pioneer the establishment of the kingdom of Majapahit, Aryawiraraja very great merit was given dominion over the East covers an area Lumajang, Blambangan. Raden Wijaya ruled by a very kind and thoughtful. The composition of the government was not different from the composition of the Kingdom of Singasari.

King Jayanegara (1309-1328)
In the Majapahit empire history, Kala Gemet succeeded his father to the throne with the title of Sri Jayanegara. In pemerintahannnya period marked by revolts. For example, in 1231 saka Ranggalawe uprising, rebellion Ox Sora 1233 saka, saka 1235 uprising Demung Savior, Blue Elephant 1236 saka rebellion, uprising Nambi, Lasem, Semi, Kuti with Bandaderga events. Rebellion Kuti is a dangerous rebellion, almost breaking down the kingdom of Majapahit. But it can be overcome. Jayanegara king himself was killed by his doctors called Tanca. Tanca eventually killed anyway by Gajah Mada.

Tribuwana Tunggadewi (1328 - 1350)
Jayanegara king died without leaving a putrapun, therefore it is supposed to be a king is Gayatri, but because he had become a monk then replaced by his daughter Bhre Kahuripan with Tunggadewi Tribuwana title, assisted by her husband, Kartawardhana. In the year 1331 raised a mutiny by Sadeng area and Keta (Besuki). The uprising was crushed by Gajah Mada who at the time was Patih Daha. For his services Gajah Mada is appointed as the Majapahit Empire Mahapatih replace Pu Dragon. Gajah Mada then tries to show his loyalty, he aspires to unite the archipelago, assisted by MPU Nala and Adityawarman. In 1339, Gajah Mada swore not eat Palapa before archipelago united. Oath is known Palapa Oath, while the contents of amukti palapa is as follows: "Seagrass luwas lost archipelago isum amakti palapa, seagrass Desert lost ring, ring Seram, Sunda ring, ring Palembang, ring Tumasik, samana sun amukti palapa". Then Gajah Mada do conquests.

Hayam Wuruk
In the Majapahit empire history, Hayam Wuruk ascended the throne at a very young age is 16 years old and holds Rajasanegara. In the reign of Hayam Wuruk, accompanied by Mahapatih Gajah Mada, Majapahit reached its golden. From the Book Negerakertagama can be seen that the area of power during the reign of Hayam Wuruk, almost coextensive with the Indonesian region now, even the influence of the Majapahit kingdom to countries tettangga. The only area that is not subject to the powers of Sundanese kingdom of Majapahit was then under the rule of King Siliwangi. Hayam Wuruk intend to take Sunda daughter to be queen. After the daughter of Sunda (Diah Pitaloka) and his father King Siliwangi along the Sunda authorities are in Bubat, Gajah Mada deceit, Gajah Mada did not want the marriage to the daughter of the Sunda Hayam Wuruk carried away. He wants the daughter Sunda dedicated to Majapahit (as a tribute). Then there was disagreement and finally Bubat war. Many casualties on both sides, Sri Baduga fall, Sunda daughter suicide.

Gajah Mada died in 1364, the Majapahit Empire lost a mahapatih second to none. To select a successor is not an easy job. Saptaprabu Council which has several times held a hearing to choose a replacement Gajah Mada finally decided that Patih Hamungkubhumi Gajah Mada will not be changed "to fill in the gaps in the implementation of government appointed Tandi sebagais Wridhamantri MPU, MPU Nala as Amancanegara minister and governor dami as Yuamentri. King Hayam Wuruk died in 1389.

Wikramawardhana
Kusumawardhani crown princess who ascended the throne of his father's place Wikramawardhana married. In practice Wikramawardhanalah who run the government. While Bhre Wirabhumi Hayam Wuruk children of concubines, because Bhre Wirabhumi (Princess Hayam Wuruk) of concubines he shall not have the right to occupy the throne yet it is still given the power to govern in the Eastern Majapahit, which Blambangan area. Power struggle between Wikramawardhana with Bhre Wirabhumi called Paregreg war.

Wikramawardhana died in 1429, later kings reign row is Suhita, Kertawijaya, Rajasa Ward, Purwawisesa and Brawijaya V, which does not escape marked the struggle for power.