These strengths were used by Gajah Mada to extend the kingdom's affect and building a maritime empire. This alternatively imperialistic outlook has projected in how he forcefully handled Majapahit's neighbours; the Pabali (conquest of Bali, 1342–1343) as well as Pasunda Bubat (1356). Majapahit pulled Bali into their orbit for a vassal state. Thou