The Majapahit Empire (Javanese , Karaton Majapahit, Indonesian Kerajaan Majapahit) was a vast thalassocracy based on the island of Java (part of modernday Indonesia) from 1293 to around 1500. Majapahit reached its peak of glory during the era of Hayam Wuruk, whose reign from 1350 to

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Raden Wijaya (also known as Nararya Sangramawijaya, regnal name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana), Raden Vijaya, (reigned 1293–1309) was a Javanese King, the founder and the first monarch of Majapahit empire. Author Uncredited, published by Wacana Nusantara

Ibu Pertiwi means "Mother Earth" and is honored as the motherland of Indonesia. She is highlighted in many of the country's poetry and songs, including in these lyrics, often sung by children: 1st verse: I see Mother Pertiwi, She is in sorrow. Your tears is flowing Remembering your lost gold and diamonds. Jungles, mountains, paddy fields, and the seas Storing the richness. Now mother is sad, Sighing and praying 2nd verse: I see Mother Pertiwi, We come to serve you. Behold your sons and…