Jayanagara

Noble person

1294 – 1328

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Who was Jayanagara?

Jayanegara or Jayanagara, reigned from 1309 to 1328, was a Javanese King and the second monarch of Majapahit empire. Jayanegara was the heir, crown prince, the son of Raden Wijaya, the founder of Majapahit. The story of his life was written in several records, including Pararaton and Negarakertagama. His reign saw the beginning of Gajah Mada's rise as an important figure in the empire.

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Born
1294
Also known as
  • Jayanegara
Parents
Siblings
Religion
  • Hinduism
Ethnicity
  • Javanese people
Nationality
  • Majapahit
Died
1328

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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