Story of Majapahit

Majapahit was a vast thalassocratic archipelagic empire based on the island of Java (modern-day Indonesia) from 1293 to around 1500. Majapahit reached its peak of glory during the era of Hayam Wuruk, whose reign from 1350 to 1389 marked by conquest which extended through Southeast Asia. His achievement is also credited to his prime minister, Gajah Mada. According to the Nagarakretagama (Desawarñana) written in 1365.
Javanese economy had been partly monetised since the late 8th century, using gold and silver coins. Taxes and fines were paid in cash. Previously, the 9th century Wonoboyo hoard discovered in Central Java shows that ancient Javan gold coins was seed-shaped, similar to corn, while the silver coins was similar to buttons. In about the year 1300, in the reign of Majapahit's first king, an important change took place: the indigenous coinage was completely replaced by imported Chinese copper cash. These kepeng Chinese coins were thin rounded copper coins with square hole in the center of it. The hole was meant to tie together the money in a string of coins. These small changes the imported Chinese copper coins enabled Majapahit further invention, a method of savings by using a slitted earthenware coin containers. These are commonly found in Majapahit ruins, the slit is the small opening to put the coins in. The most popular shape is boar-shaped celengan (piggy bank).
The capital (Trowulan) was grand and known for its great annual festivities. Buddhism, Shaivism, and Vaishnavism were all practiced, and the king was regarded as the incarnation of the three.
Although brick had been used in the candi of Indonesia's classical age, it was Majapahit architects of the 14th and 15th centuries who mastered it. Making use of a vine sap and palm sugar mortar, their temples had a strong geometric quality. The example of Majapahit temples are Brahu temple in Trowulan, Pari in Sidoarjo, Jabung in Probolinggo, and Surawana temple near Kediri. Some of the temples are dated from earlier period but renovated and expanded during Majapahit era, such as Penataran, the largest temple in East Java dated back to Kediri era. This temple was identified in Nagarakretagama as Palah temple and reported being visited by King Hayam Wuruk during his royal tour across East Java.
The rulers of Majapahit was the dynastic continuity of the Singhasari kings, which started by Sri Ranggah Rajasa, the founder of Rajasa dynasty in late 13th century. Raden Wijaya, styled Kertarajasa Jayawardhana (1294–1309). Kalagamet, styled Jayanagara (1309–1328). Sri Gitarja, styled Tribhuwana Wijayatunggadewi (1328–1350). Hayam Wuruk, styled Sri Rajasanagara (1350–1389). Wikramawardhana (1389–1429). Suhita (1429–1447). Kertawijaya, styled Brawijaya I (1447–1451). Rajasawardhana, born Bhre Pamotan, styled Brawijaya II (1451–1453). Interregnum (1453–1456). Bhre Wengker, Purwawisesa or Girishawardhana, styled Brawijaya III (1456–1466). Singhawikramawardhana, Pandanalas, or Suraprabhawa, styled Brawijaya IV (1466–1468 or 1478). Kertabumi, styled Brawijaya V (1468–1478). Girindrawardhana, styled Brawijaya VI (1478–1527).
Following Hayam Wuruk's death in 1389, Majapahit power entered a period of decline with conflict over succession. Hayam Wuruk was succeeded by the crown princess Kusumawardhani, who married a relative, Prince Wikramawardhana. Hayam Wuruk also had a son from his previous marriage, crown prince Wirabhumi, who also claimed the throne. A civil war, called Paregreg, is thought to have occurred from 1405 to 1406. of which Wikramawardhana was victorious and Wirabhumi was caught and decapitated. The civil war has weakened Majapahit grip on its outer vassals and colonies.