Majapahit's Lost Navy: The Jongs That Ruled the Seas

When we think of Majapahit, we picture stone temples and terraced rice fields. But this empire also commanded one of the most formidable navies in medieval Asia. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Majapahit's lost fleet — the massive jongs that carried troops, tribute, and influence across the archipelago. Drawing on Chinese records from the Ming dynasty, shipwreck archaeology, and the Negarakertagama, they explore how the empire built and deployed these ocean-going giants, why its naval power declined after the Paregreg civil war, and what the remnants tell us about a maritime world that once connected Sumatra to Papua. Along the way, they touch on the Palapa Oath, the shipyards of Ujung Galuh, and the astonishing scale of a fleet that could carry thousands of soldiers. A story of wood, wind, and ambition — and of an empire that ruled not just through armies, but through the monsoon currents. #Majapahit #Jong #Nusantara #UjungGaluh #PalapaOath #GajahMada #HayamWuruk #MaritimeHistory #Shipwreck #Srivijaya #MingDynasty #ZhengHe #SoutheastAsia #Negarakertagama #Paregreg #Trowulan #NavalHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo