45) Silsilah Raja-Raja Mataram (Islam), Kartasura, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Mangkunegaran, Pakualaman

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the royal succession in several key Javanese principalities, including Surakarta (Pakubuwono), Mangkunegaran, and Yogyakarta. It traces the lineage of monarchs, from their reforms to the challenges they faced, including retirements, abdications, and power struggles. The script highlights the transitions of leadership, with a focus on how each ruler influenced their respective region. The final section covers the current monarchs and the ongoing legacy of their royal families, showcasing the modern challenges and traditions in Javanese governance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Mataram Dynasty saw a series of leadership transitions, often following the death or abdication of rulers.
• 😀 Pakubuwono IX passed away in 1893, marking a transition to Pakubuwono X, who was 26 years old at the time.
• 😀 Mangkunegoro V passed away in 1896, and his younger brother succeeded him as Mangkunegoro VI.
• 😀 The death of Pakualam VI in 1945 led to a brief transition before Pakualam VII was crowned in 1906, when he was just 24.
• 😀 Mangkunegoro VI attempted reform but faced resistance from the Dutch, leading to his resignation and eventual move to Surabaya.
• 😀 Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII abdicated in 1921 at the age of 81, and his son succeeded him as Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII.
• 😀 There were two notable abdicators: Mangkunegoro VI and Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII, both stepping down before their deaths.
• 😀 Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, who reigned from 1973 to 1978 as Vice President of Indonesia, passed away in 1988.
• 😀 Pakualam VIII's reign ended in 1998, and his son, Pakualam IX, assumed the throne at 60 years old.
• 😀 The conflict for the throne between two of Pakubuwono XII's sons led to a resolution in 2012, with both agreeing to different roles.
• 😀 As of 2022, the royal leadership still includes Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Pakubuwono XIII, Pakualam X, and Mangkunegoro X.

Q & A

Who succeeded Pakubuwono IX after his death in 1893?

Pakubuwono IX was succeeded by Pakubuwono X, who was 26 years old at the time.

What led to Mangkunegoro VI's resignation in the early 20th century?

Mangkunegoro VI resigned after facing resistance from the Dutch colonial authorities, especially when he wanted his son to succeed him.

What happened after Pakualam VI passed away in 1945?

After Pakualam VI died in 1945, his son, Pangeran Notokusumo, was appointed as Pakualam VII, though a temporary regency was formed until 1906 due to the son's education in Semarang.

How did Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII contribute to Indonesian history before his abdication?

Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII served as a prominent leader and was known for his role as the father of the Indonesian scout movement, as well as his long reign until he abdicated in 1921.

What significant event took place during the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX?

Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX served as the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia from 1973 to 1978, and he was known as the 'Father of Scouting' in Indonesia.

Who succeeded Mangkunegoro VII after his death in 1944?

Mangkunegoro VII was succeeded by his son, Raden Mas Cara Sunoto Suparto, who became Mangkunegoro VIII at the age of 24.

What notable change occurred when Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII passed away in 1939?

Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII died in 1939, and his son, Raden Mas Dorodjatun, succeeded him as Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX at the age of 27.

What triggered the succession crisis in the Mataram Dynasty in the early 2000s?

A succession dispute occurred after the death of Sunan Pakubuwono XII in 2004, where two of his sons claimed the throne, leading to a temporary resolution in 2012.

Who succeeded Pakualam VIII after his death in 1998?

Pakualam VIII was succeeded by his son, Raden Mas Ambarkusumo, who became Pakualam IX at the age of 60.

What marked the succession of Mangkunegoro X in 2022?

Mangkunegoro X was appointed as the new Mangkunegoro after his father, Mangkunegoro IX, passed away in 2021. He was 25 years old at the time.