Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi

Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi or Citra Rashmi (1340–1357), was the princess of the United Sunda Kingdom and Galuh Kingdom in Western Java. According to the Pararaton or Book of Kings, she was supposed to marry Hayam Wuruk, the new young king of Majapahit who had a great desire to take her as his queen. However, in the tragedy known as The Bubat Incident, she took her own life. Tradition describes her as a young woman of extraordinary beauty.

Dyah

Pitaloka
Born1340
Died1357
Bubat Field, North Wilwatikta, Kingdom of Majapahit
Cause of deathsuicide
Burial placeAstana Gede Kawali, Kawali, Kingdom of Sunda Galuh
Other namesCitraresmi or Citra Rashmi
Known forBattle of Bubat
Parents
  • Prabu Maharaja Linggabuana (father)
  • Dewi Lara Linsing (mother)
RelativesNiskala Wastu Kancana (younger brother)
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