The Majapahit Empire · 13th–15th centuries
The Mongol Invasion
The failed Yuan dynasty invasion of Java and how it led to the founding of Majapahit.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Kublai Khan send a fleet to Java?
- 2How did Raden Wijaya use the Mongols to his advantage?
- 3What were the consequences of the Mongol defeat?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: External Threats and Regional Power - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: History
Unit: The Majapahit Empire
Period: 13th–15th centuries
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