Majapahit's Last Queen and the Fall of Trowulan

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the twilight of the Majapahit empire through the reign of its last known ruler, Queen Suhita's successor, and the final days of Trowulan. They discuss the mysterious queen Kencana Wungu, the rise of Demak under Raden Patah, and the pivotal role of the Wali Songo in spreading Islam. The episode examines the collapse of Majapahit's authority, the shift of power from the inland capital to the coastal pasisir, and the enduring legacy of Majapahit in modern Indonesia. Key figures include Kencana Wungu, Raden Patah, Sunan Kalijaga, and Sunan Ampel. The narrative draws from the Pararaton and Babad Tanah Jawi, highlighting the blend of historical fact and legend. Listeners will learn about the sengkala memorial inscriptions, the keris as a symbol of transition, and how the Wali Songo used wayang to spread Islam. The episode ends on a reflective note about how empires fade but their cultural DNA persists. #Majapahit #KencanaWungu #RadenPatah #Demak #WaliSongo #Trowulan #Pararaton #BabadTanahJawi #SunanKalijaga #SunanAmpel #Pasisir #Brawijaya #Keris #Sengkala #Wayang #SoutheastAsianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #IndonesianHistory #SoutheastAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo