The Sundanese royal party arrived at the port of Hujung Galuh by Junk Sassana, a type of, which also incorporates Chinese technology such as iron nails alongside the use of wooden dowels.In 1357 the Sunda king and the royal family arrived in Majapahit after sailing across the by nine decked ships (Java: sasanga wagunan), landed at port, sailed inland through and arrived at the river port of Canggu.ĭespite facing the certain death, the Sundanese demonstrated extraordinary courage and chivalry as one by one, all of them fell.Despite courageous resistance, the royal family were overwhelmed and annihilated by the Majapahit army. Delighted by the proposal and seeing the opportunity to foster an alliance with Majapahit, the mightiest kingdom in the region, the king of Sunda gave his blessing and decided to accompany his daughter to Majapahit for the wedding. Patih Madhu, a matchmaker from Majapahit was sent to the kingdom to ask for her hand in royal marriage. Tradition describes her as a girl of extraordinary beauty. She was a daughter of Prabu Maharaja Linggabuana Wisesa of the Sunda Kingdom. Sundanese parties disagree and are determined to war.' Pararaton: 402, king of Majapahit decided - probably for political reasons - to take princess (also known as Pitaloka) as his spouse.
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