The Bubat, which occurred in the fourteenth century (1357 AD) between the Kingdom of Majapahit and the Kingdom of Galuh, later gained varied receptions from the Sundanese and Javanese communities. These receptions are evident in literary works, criticisms, and articles. The war also influenced the birth of Indonesian literary works, reflecting its impact on the development of Indonesian literature and on readers’ expectations. Such literary receptions came from various groups across different times and spaces. Therefore, those interested in these events could interpret the Bubat War more completely and meaningfully. The very fact that readers continue to respond to the Bubat War suggests it is an interesting historical event for readers. If considered as a “text,” the Bubat War requires responses and receptions from its audience. This article explores how the Sundanese and Javanese perceived the Bubat War and examines the war’s role in shaping the history of Indonesian literature development. By using a literary reception approach to analyze old literary works—such as Carita Parahyangan, Kidung Sunda, and Pararaton—alongside critical studies as well as modern Indonesian literary works by Sundanese and Javanese authors, this research outlines the development of literary reception surrounding the Bubat War from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first century. The progression of these receptions indicates that the Bubat War, as both a contextual and historical event, has influenced the birth of new literary works in Indonesia. It also implies that literary works can emerge within a specific historical context. Furthermore, the evolving reception of the Bubat War reflects the shifting horizon of readers’ expectations.