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Majapahit's Bhre Wirabhumi and the Paregreg: A Prince's Rebellion
This episode explores the Paregreg civil war that tore Majapahit apart in the early 15th century. Lucas and Luna discuss the prince Bhre Wirabhumi, who ruled the eastern half of the empire from his court at Blambangan, and his rebellion against his cousin Wikramawardhana after the death of King Hayam Wuruk. They delve into the political tensions between the western and eastern branches of the royal family, the role of the prime ministers Mada Natha and Mada Narasa, and how the conflict weakened Majapahit, paving the way for the rise of Demak and the spread of Islam. The episode includes a…
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