Majapahit's Bhre Daha: The Queen Who Defied Gajah Mada

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Bhre Daha, the formidable queen-regent who challenged Gajah Mada's expansionist policies in the 14th century. Drawing from the Negarakertagama and Pararaton, they discuss her role as the ruler of Daha (Kediri), her opposition to the Palapa oath, and her legacy as a symbol of regional autonomy in Majapahit's mandala system. They also examine how Javanese historiography has remembered—or erased—powerful women who stood against central authority. This episode sheds light on the tensions between Majapahit's core and its subordinate kingdoms, and the political maneuvering that shaped the empire's golden age under Hayam Wuruk. #Majapahit #BhreDaha #GajahMada #Daha #Kediri #Negarakertagama #Pararaton #HayamWuruk #PalapaOath #MandalaSystem #JavaneseHistory #SoutheastAsianHistory #Empire #WomenInHistory #14thCentury #Indonesia #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo