Golden Age of the Majapahit Empire

Timeline

1. 1350–1352Majapahit royal palace · JavaAfter succeeding to the throne, Hayam Wuruk appointed Gajah Mada as mahapatih (chancellor), who declared through the Palapa Oath that he would enjoy no luxury during the king's lifetime and would devote himself to unifying the Nusantara archipelago, inaugurating a golden age of imperial expansion.
2. 1353–1357Bali · IndonesiaGajah Mada led an expedition against Bali, bringing it under Majapahit suzerainty; at the same time he exerted suzerain influence over coastal city-states in Sumatra and Kalimantan, expanding the empire's sphere through tribute and trade ties.
3. 1355–1360Majapahit port city · JavaThe empire controlled the spice and rice trade routes east of the Strait of Malacca, with merchant ships crowding its ports; the court patronized syncretic Hindu-Buddhist art, epic literature, and architecture, laying the foundation for the prosperous picture later depicted in the Nagarakretagama.