Juxtaposed with Tuah's undying loyalty to the sultanate, Jebat is most remembered for his fierce defiance against unjust authority.

No one knew that the bendahara (chief minister) went against the royal decree and hid Hang Tuah in a remote area.

Hang Jebat's revenge allegedly became a palace killing spree or furious rebellion against the sultan (sources differ as to what actually occurred).

After learning from the bendahara that Hang Tuah was still alive, the sultan had him recall the warrior and gave him full amnesty.

Two months later, when a lady of the bendahara's retinue, Dang Wangi gave birth to Jebat's son, the sultan ordered Hang Tuah to throw the baby into the sea as well.