Battle of Brebes (1357)

Battle of Brebes was a series conflict between Sunda and Majapahit and part of Majapahit Invansion of Sunda in 1357.

Battle of Brebes (1357)
Part of Majapahit-Sunda War
Battle Location (on Red point)
Date 1357 Location Brebes, Indonesia Result Sunda victory Majapahit Invansion Repelled
Belligerents
Majapahit	Sunda Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Gajah Mada Mantri Lěs Mantri Baleteng	Sundanese Generals "Jipang People"
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy

Battle of Brebes 1357 is rarely highlighted is the Majapahit invasion of the Sunda region that occurred long before the Bubat incident, which turned out to occur in the Brebes area, precisely in Jipang Village, Bantarkawung District.

Background

At that time, Majapahit, led by Gajah Mada as Patih, tried to expand its power to the Sunda region. However, before the Majapahit invasion reached the center of the Sunda kingdom, they were blocked at the border by a formidable Sundanese army. Interestingly, the people who crushed the Majapahit army were referred to as "Jipang People," who according to Kidung Sunda records, played a major role in the victory of the Sundanese army.

War

According to Kidung Sunda, the Sundanese army from Jipang succeeded in pushing back the Majapahit troops led by two mantri, Les and Beleteng. The battle took place in a hilly area that was difficult to access, and the Majapahit troops suffered a major defeat. Many of the Majapahit soldiers were killed and fled into the ravines, while others died in terrible conditions. The remaining Majapahit troops tried to return to the center of the kingdom, bringing a humiliating defeat.

Aftermath

In the end, Sunda defeated the Majapahit Army and killed their 2 Commander. This rivalry between these 2 kingdom will continue in Battle of Bubat.