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Majapahit's Kutaramanawa: Law and Justice in a Javanese Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Kutaramanawa, the legal code of Majapahit rediscovered in the 20th century. They discuss how this 14th-century text blends Hindu-Buddhist dharmashastra with local Javanese adat, regulating everything from debt and theft to inheritance and marriage. Learn about the structure of courts, the role of judges (dharmadhyaksa), and the harsh punishments prescribed, including fines, mutilation, and even execution. The conversation also touches on the influence of the Indian Manusmriti, the controversy over whether the code was actually enforced, and how the…
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