Madharia of Viagis

Madharia of Viagis (Ransuech: Madhri de Palarre; circa 918-6 April 983), or Madharia of Palarra, was Duchess of Palarra by her first marriage to Belfante II, Duke of Palarra, and Duchess of Mohal by her second marriage to Dumin Reramonsi, Duke of Mohal. As the daughter of Belfante, Count of Viagis (later Belfante III, Duke of Palarra), she was betrothed to her cousin Belfante II whose marriage was used as a tool to control the Duchy by Belfante III. After the death of her first husband, her father became the duke. Her intention of entering a temple was neglected, and she was married to the duke of Mohal.

Life
Madharia was the daughter of Belfante, Count of Viagis, and Iringat of Janviera. Her father was the youngest son of Belfante I, Duke of Palarra, as well as the younger brother of Joao, Duke of Palarra. Her mother Iringat was the second daughter of Jules I, Duke of Janviera and Princess Iringat Sunanda of Eadien, and her sister Ceisivey was Eadien empress.

Her father, Belfante of Viagis, was ambitious and wanted to become Duke of Palarra, but he was not the eldest son of Belfante I. After his brother Joao became a duke, because Joao was frail, Belfante replaced his brother to deal with many affairs and exercising the powers of a duke, Belfante, the son of Joao and heir to Palarra, was also under his control. But he was not satisfied, he wanted to truly rule Palarra. Joao died in 929, having been duke for only two years, and it was rumored that he was poisoned dead by his brother.

Joao's son Belfante became the new Duke of Palarra as Belfante II. Belfante II was less than 14 years old at this time, so he was regented by his mother Kalantha Manrez, but Belfante of Viagis was not willing to give up his power. He pushed government officials to disobey Kalantha Manrez's orders. Kalantha, who had no ruling experience, was soon unable to control the situation. Belfante II was also used to relying on his uncle. Kalantha could only ask Belfante of Viagis to join her as the regent. As a condition, the duke will marry Belfante's eldest daughter, Madharia, who was not yet 12 years old.

Although Madharia was young, she was very happy to be the duchess, because she grew up with her cousin Belfante II, but her mother was not happy with this, because she always hoped that her daughter could be an empress or a queen. In May 930, the two were married. Although they were too young to consummate their marriage, the two maintained a very close relationship. Madharia was considered very naive and kind, unable to understand those complicated political struggles. When Belfante II began to tire of her uncle's control, Madharia was in a difficult situation, not knowing how to deal with the quarrels and struggles between her father and her husband. Madharia was married for many years and was unable to conceive, which also filled the court with rumors. Many rumors claimed that Madharia was born infertile. The Count of Viagis knew this before marrying her to Belfante II, so that Belfante II would have no legitimate heirs, and the Count could become Duke of Palarra. Such rumours were very distressing for Madharia, whose children from her second marriage proved that she wa not born infertile.

When Belfante II died in 941, many believed he was poisoned by Belfante of Viagis, as he was preparing to expel his uncle. Belfante of Viagis succeeded Belfante III, Duke of Palarra. Madharia mourned for her husband and wanted to enter the temple, but her father refused, because she was in her twenties and could remarry. Not long after her father became the duke, he started looking for a new marriage for Madharia, ignoring Madharia's wish to enter the temple. In 943, Belfante III decided to marry Madharia to the 30-year-old Dumin Reramonsi, Duke of Mohal. The two married on 14 October. As a condition of marriage, Dumin Reramonsi expelled all Buddhists in Mohal.

Dumin Reramonsi was not a devoted husband and had no affection for Madharia, and he was reluctant to marry until he was 30 years old in order to have a legitimate child, Historians guessed he's a homosexual, but no profile for a male lover of him had been found so far. Before marrying Madharia, he had a son, Dumin d’Astala, with a social peanut named Emmé Linger.

Madharia's marriage was very unhappy. She had very few opportunities to meet her husband, and her husband basically didn't care about her. Although the two have 6 children after marriage, she was not allowed to stay with her children too much, because Dumin Reramonsi thought she was too gloomy and would affect the children. Madharia was reclusive, dressed plainly, and devoted herself to religious causes. Under her influence, the atmosphere of the Mohal court at that time was solemn, with few banquets, like a temple.

On 11 July 972, Dumin Reramonsi died and Madharia's son, Isatal Reramonsi, ascended as the duke. Madharia finally got her wish and retired to the temple. On 6 April 983, Madharia died and was buried in Renchie.

Issue
She had 6 children with her second husband Dumin Reramonsi.

1. Dumin Henther (January 946-April)

2. Isatal Reramonsi, Duke of Mohal (12 May 949-7 February 987), married Elanche of Pasaan, by whom he had issue, a son and his heir, Henther VI, Duke of Mohal.

3. Madhri (3 November 951-2 April 964), engaged with Oraj III, King of Sayamati.

4. a stillborn daughter (19 August 952)

5. Lebinande, Count of Lamban (26 September 954-3 February 1017), married twice: 1) Anne of Hullijeau; 2) Manarella of Limgoo, by whom he had issue, 4 sons and 8 daughters.

6. Ismeila (27 February 958-3 August 982), married Alan VI, Duke of Lysé, by whom she had issue, a daughter, Suwei of Lysé.