Description: (Powerful Military Leader of the Javanese Empire of Majapahit During the 14th Century)
Gajah Mada was a renowned military leader and mahapatih of the Javanese empire of Majapahit in the 14th century. He is celebrated for elevating the empire to its pinnacle of success and for his declaration of the Sumpah Palapa oath to expand Majapahit's influence across the Southeast Asian archipelago. During his reign, Javanese culture embraced Hindu epics such as the Rāmāyana and the Mahābhārata through wayang kulit performances. He is revered as a national hero in Indonesia, embodying ideals of patriotism and national solidarity. Historical records of his achievements and governance are documented in texts like the Pararaton and the Nagarakretagama.