Majapahit's Forgotten Prince: The Story of Bhre Tumapel

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the life of Bhre Tumapel, a lesser-known prince of the Majapahit empire whose ambition sparked one of the most dramatic episodes in Javanese history. The conversation begins with a brief recap of the Paregreg civil war and the rise of Bhre Wirabhumi, then turns to the mysterious figure of Bhre Tumapel — son of Hayam Wuruk and a concubine, who was passed over for the throne in favor of his half-sister Kusumawardhani. They discuss how Bhre Tumapel's resentment festered, leading to a rebellion in 1388 that threatened the stability of the empire. Drawing from the Negarakertagama and Pararaton, Lucas reveals the prince's brief but bloody uprising, his eventual defeat by Gajah Mada's successor, and his obscure death. The episode also examines how this forgotten rebellion foreshadowed the later Paregreg conflict and the decline of Majapahit. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the palace intrigues that shaped the empire's final century, and the personal ambitions that can unravel even the mightiest kingdoms. #Majapahit #BhreTumapel #Negarakertagama #Pararaton #HayamWuruk #Kusumawardhani #GajahMada #Paregreg #BhreWirabhumi #JavaneseHistory #Rebellion #Trowulan #Nusantara #SoutheastAsia #PalaceIntrigue #FexingoHistory #History #Indonesia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo