The
Majapahit Empire (
Javanese:
Karajan Majapahit, ) was a vast
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 was 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, Majapahit was an empire of 98 tributaries, stretching from
Sumatra to
New Guinea; consisting of present-day
Indonesia,
Singapore,
Malaysia,
Brunei, southern
Thailand,
Sulu Archipelago,
Philippines, and
East Timor, although the true nature of Majapahit sphere of influence is still the subject of studies among historians.