Śri Wijaya Mahadewi facts for kids

Śri Wijaya Mahadewi was a powerful queen who ruled the Bali Kingdom from 983 to 989. She was a "queen regnant," which means she ruled in her own right, not just as a king's wife. She was an important leader in Bali's history.

Who Was Queen Śri Wijaya Mahadewi?

Queen Śri Wijaya Mahadewi was a queen who ruled the island of Bali. Her time as ruler is known to have been between the years 983 and 989. She was a very important figure in the history of Bali during the 10th century.

What We Know From Ancient Writings

We know about Queen Śri Wijaya Mahadewi from an old stone carving called the Gobleg inscription. An inscription is like a message carved into stone or metal a long, long time ago. This inscription tells us that she gave special permission to the people living in a place called Air Tabar. They were allowed to become the guardians of the Indrapura Temple, which was in their village. This shows she was involved in religious and community matters.

Mysteries About Her Family

One interesting thing about Queen Śri Wijaya Mahadewi is that she did not use the special symbol or name of the Warmadewa dynasty. A dynasty is a family that rules a kingdom for many generations. Because she didn't use their symbol, historians have come up with different ideas about where she came from:

• Some people think she might have come from a powerful kingdom called Srivijaya. This would mean that Srivijaya's influence had spread all the way to Bali.
• Another idea is that she was the daughter of a king named Mpu Sindok. These theories help us understand the connections between different kingdoms in ancient times.

The End of Her Reign

Queen Śri Wijaya Mahadewi's rule ended in the year 989. After she passed away, the throne of Bali was taken over by two rulers: a king and a queen. They ruled together in what is called a "co-regency." This means they shared the power and responsibilities of leading the kingdom.