Get to Know Four Kings who Defeated the Mongolian Empire
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3. Hojo Tokimune (Japan)
After conquering the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea in 1260, Khubilai Khan sent envoys to Japan to recognize the power of the Mongols. But the Shogun, Hojo Tokimune refused. Unfortunately, these two attacks were thwarted by bad weather and the Mongol army also suffered heavy losses.
4. Raden Wijaya, Majapahit (Indonesia)
Relief Penobatan Raden Wijaya Sebagai Raja Majapahit.
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After the collapse of the Singasari Kingdom after Jayakatwang's rebellion, Mongol envoys came to Java to ask Raden Wijaya to recognize Khubilai Khan's rule. Raden Wijaya obeyed if the conditions were fulfill, namely helping him to fight Jayakatwang.
Finally, in 1293, they formed a coalition to defeat Jayakatwang. After that Raden Wijaya asked permission to return to Majapahit to prepare tribute. However, this was just a pretext, which was then used by Raden Wijaya to bring his best troops to repel the Mongols.