Gajah Mada

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the born around?1290
2. What is the died around?1364
3. Who was Gajah Mada?Gajah Mada was a powerful warrior and chief minister of the Majapahit Empire, born around 1290. He led the empire to a golden age with great military and administrative skill.
4. What was the Sumpah Palapa?The Sumpah Palapa was a solemn oath Gajah Mada took to give up food, rest, and other pleasures until he united all of Nusantara for Majapahit.

Majapahit Empire: A dominant maritime empire in Southeast Asia, flourishing from the late 13th to early 16th centuries, known for its extensive trade and cultural influence.
Mahapatih: The supreme minister or chief minister in the Majapahit court, wielding significant political and military authority.
Nusantara: A historical and cultural term referring to the vast Indonesian archipelago, often used to denote a unified geographical and political entity.
Wayang Kulit: A sophisticated form of traditional Javanese shadow puppetry, integral to cultural transmission and entertainment, often depicting epic narratives.