Yogyakarta Sultanate or Kesultanan Yogyakarta is a monarchy in the province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Places where monarchies maintain rule appear in blue. ... Yogyakarta (also Jogjakarta in pre-1972 spelling or Jogja) is a city and province on the island of Java, Indonesia. ...

History

In 1558 Ki Ageng Pamanahan was awarded Mataram area, which at that time still empty, by Sultan Pajang , for Pamanahan's victory over Arya Panangsang. Pamanahan is the son of Ki Ageng Ngenis, and grandson of Ki Ageng Selo. Mataram was the last major independent Javanese empire on Java before the island was colonized by the Dutch. ...

In 1577 Ki Ageng Pamanahan built his palace in Pasargede and Kitagede. While he was the ruler of Mataram, he stayed loyal to Sultan Pajang. Pamanahan died in 1584 and was buried in the west part of Mesjid Kotagede. Sultan Pajang appointed Sutawijaya son of Ki Ageng Pamanahan as the next ruler of Mataram. Sutawijaya received the title of Ngabei Loring Pasar. However Sutawijaya did not obey Sultan Pajang and aimed to be the ruler of the whole Java island. In 1587 the Pajang troops departed to attack Mataram, however they were dispersed by Merapi eruption.

in 1588 Mataram became a sultanate, and Sutawijaya appoint himself as the sultan titled Senopati Ingalaga Sayidin Panatagama (which means A Warrior Chief and the Cleric that Safeguards the Religion). To legitimize his power, Sutawijaya stated that Mataram inherited Pajang tradition. In this sense, Mataram has the obligation to continue Pajang reign over the whole Jave island.

In 1601 Sutawijaya died, and succeeded by his son, Mas Jolang, also known as Panembahan Seda ing Krapyak. He died in 1613, and succeeded by Pangeran Arya Martapura. However, Martapura physical condition is very weak, and hence he is replaced by his brother, Raden Mas Rangsang who is also known as Sultan Agung Senapati Ingalaga Abdurrahman, and also known as Prabu Pandita Hanyakrakusuma. Mataram was at its peak under Sultan Agung. Sultan Agung is succeeded by Amangkurat I in 1645 upon his passing.

After Sultan Agung, Mataram Sultanate was at a declining stage due to power struggle within the sultanate. To make things worse, VOC (Dutch East Indies Company) exploited the power struggle. At the peak of the conflict, Mataram Sultanate was split into two based on the Gianti Treaty in February 13, 1755: Yogyakarta Sultanate and Surakarta Sultanate. The Dutch East Indies, or Netherlands East Indies, (Dutch: Nederlands-Indië) was the name of the colonies set up by the Dutch East India Company, which came under administration of the Netherlands during the 19th century (see Indonesia). ...

Gianti Treaty mentioned Pangeran Mangkubumi as Sultan for Yogyakarta Sultanate with the title of Sultan Hamengkubuwono Senapati Ingalaga Abdul Rakhman Sayidin Panatagama Khalifatullah (The Carrier of the Universe, Chief Warrior, God's Servant, Cleric and Caliph that Safeguards the Religion).

During the era of Dutch occupation there are two principalities in this region namely the Kasultanan Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Sultanate) and the Kadipaten Pakualaman (Pakualaman Regency).

The Dutch Colonial Government in the past respected and referred to the authorities of those two principalities in carrying out their autonomous self government, arranged under a political contract. When the Indonesian independence was proclaimed the ruler of both principalities, the Sultan of Yogyakarta and Prince of Regent of Pakualaman declared a statement that Yogyakarta Sultanate and Pakualaman Regency became part of the Republic of Indonesia. Those two regions were unified to form the Special Region of Yogyakarta and the Sultan of Yogyakarta to be the Governor and the Prince of Regent of Pakualaman as the vice-governor, both were responsible for the president of the Republic of Indonesia. The special Region of Yogyakarta was formally formed after the independence war ended and legalized with the Aug 3, 1950.

In carrying out the local government administration it considers three principle those are decentralization, deconcentration and the assistance task. The provincial Government carries out the responsibilities and authorities of the Central Government, on other hand

carries out its autonomous responsibilities and authorities. The Regional Government consists of the Head of the Region and the Legislative Assembly of the Region. Such construction guarantees good cooperation between the Head of Region and the Legislative Assembly of Region in order to achieve a sound regional government administration. The Head of the Special Region of Yogyakarta has got responsibility as the Head of the Territory and titled as a Governor.

The first Governor was the late HRH. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, Sultan of Yogyakarta and continued by HRH. Paku Alam VIII as the Acting Governor up to at present. Unlike the other Heads of the Region Level in Indonesia the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta have got privilege or special status of not being bound to the period of position nor the requirements and way of appointment. However in carrying out their duties they have got the same authorities and responsibilities. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX was born in Sompilan, Ngasem, Yogyakarta in 12 April 1912. ...

Succession

Residences

Style and title

Titles of Immediate Family Members

• Garwa Padmi (The Queen) : Gusti Kanjeng Ratu
• Garwa Ampeyan (Concubines) : Kanjeng Raden Ayu
• Putra Mahkota (Crown Prince) : Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Anom
• Son / Daugher of the Sultan from Garwa Padmi : Gusti Raden Mas/Gusti Raden Ajeng
• Son / Daughter of the Sultan from Garwa Ampeyan : Bendara Raden Mas/Bendara Raden Ajeng
• Son of the Sultan (prior to his initiation as Crown Prince) : Gusti Bendara Pangeran Haryo (GBPH)
• First daughter of the Sultan from Garwa Padmi : Sekarkedhaton
• Second daughter of the Sultan from Garwa Padmi : Sekartaji
• Third daughter of the Sultan from Garwa Padmi : Candrakirana
• First son of the Sultan from Garwa Ampeyan: Bendara Raden Mas Gusti, after marriage his title changes into Gusti Pangeran.
• First daughter of the Sultan from Garwa Ampeyan: Bendoro Raden Ajeng Gusti, after marriage her title changes into Pembayun
• Oldest daughter of the Sultan from Garwa Ampeyan: Kanjeng Ratu.

Titles of Extended Family Members and the Descendants

• Male family members of second to fourth generations: Raden Mas, after marriage the title changes into Raden or Raden Tumenggung
• Female family members of second to fourth generations: Raden Ajeng, after marriage the title changes into Raden Ayu
• Male family members of fifth and subsequent generations: Raden Bagus, after marriage the title changes into Raden
• Female family members of fifth and subsequent generations: Raden Roro, after marriage the title changes into Raden or Raden Nganten

Titles that is bestowed upon and cannot passed on to the next generation

• Male: Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo

Coat of arms

Resources

• Official Website of Yogyakarta Sultanate
• Jawa Palace
• History of Yogyakarta Sultanate by Bagus Discovery
• Kraton Yogya