Majapahit's Naval Logistics: The Ships That Fed an Empire

Beyond the grand palaces and gold hoards, the Majapahit Empire ran on a vast network of ships. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the forgotten logistics that kept the empire afloat: the jong, the colossal Javanese trading vessels, the strategic port of Tuban, and the empire's mastery of the monsoon winds. They explore how Majapahit's maritime power wasn't just about war—it was about moving rice, spices, and tribute from across the Nusantara archipelago. Lucas explains the shipbuilding technology, the role of coastal communities like the Bugis, and how the Paregreg civil war shattered this system, leading to the empire's decline. A look at the unsung keel of Majapahit's power. #Majapahit #Nusantara #jong #Tuban #maritimelogistics #Bugis #Javanesehistory #SoutheastAsia #spicetrade #Paregreg #Trowulan #HayamWuruk #GajahMada #shipbuilding #monsoon #FexingoHistory #History #Indonesia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo