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Dyah Ayu Sri Maharatu Mahadewi - The Nareswari, Most Desired Woman in Java; 1200s
Dyah Ayu Sri Maharatu Mahadewi, known as Ken Dedes, was called Nareswari. Nareswari means "Mother of Great Kings". She is the the origin of the lineage of kings that rule Java, the great mother of the Rajasa dynasty, the royal family that ruled Java from the Singhasari to the Majapahit era. Ken Dedes was the first queen of Singhasari Kingdom, consort of Ken Arok. Ken Dedes' exceptional and extraordinary beauty was famous throughout the land. Every rule wanted to make her thei
Maria Nersi
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Gayatri Rajapatni - The Woman Behind the Glory of Majapahit
Majapahit Ancient Indonesian Kingdom was founded in 1293 and it is known as the greatest Kingdom in Indonesian history especially during the era of Hayam Wuruk. His success is also credited to his Prime Minister: Patih Gajah Mada who was able to expand Majapahit's territory throughout Southeast Asia from Sumatra to New Guinea, consisting of present-day Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, southern Thailand, and southwestern Philippines; and named it Nusantara. Gayatri the
Maria Nersi
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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