Person
Arya Wiraraja
Arya Wiraraja was a Javanese noble appointed adipati of Sumenep in eastern Madura by Kertanegara of Singhasari, traditionally in 1269. According to the chronicles he advised Jayakatwang and then helped Raden Wijaya defeat him and found Majapahit in 1293. He is counted as the first ruler of Sumenep.
Mentioned in 2 state histories
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