Majapahit's Envoys: Diplomacy Beyond Nusantara

Lucas and Luna explore Majapahit's diplomatic reach beyond the archipelago—its embassies to China, Siam, and even Cambodia. Drawing on the Negarakertagama, Chinese court records, and the Suma Oriental, they discuss how Majapahit maintained a network of tribute missions and alliances across Southeast Asia, the role of the 'upeti' (tribute) system, and how this early example of soft power mirrored its maritime ambitions. The episode also touches on the enigmatic 'Javanese envoys' to the Ming court and the decline of these ties as Islam spread through the region. #Majapahit #Diplomacy #TributeSystem #Negarakertagama #Upeti #MingChina #Siam #Cambodia #SoutheastAsia #MaritimeHistory #SoftPower #JavaneseHistory #Prapanca #Trowulan #SumaOriental #FexingoHistory #History #Indonesia #IndonesianHistory #HayamWuruk Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo