Pakubuwono XII
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Pakubuwono XII (1944 – 11 June 2004) was the twelfth Susuhunan
(ruler of Surakarta
) and the longest ruling of all monarchs in Javanese history.
Upon his death with no clear heir as there was no official Queen installed, two half-brothers who are sons of Pakubuwono XII
claimed the throne. The older, Hangabehi, took control of the kraton (palace) and expelled his younger half-brother Tejowulan; each had himself crowned, and they held separate tomb-sealing rituals for their father. However, family consensus has now fully acknowledge and declared that Hangabehi is the rightful heir and is now titled SISKS Pakubuwono XIII. In 18–19 July 2009 there was a ceremony in the kraton where the enthronement anniversary was conducted with the sacred Bedoyo Dance performed especially for the ceremony. The attendees consists of various local and foreign dignitaries as well as Hangebehi's half brother Tejowulan.
Susuhunan
Susuhunan or in short version Sunan, is a title used by the kings of Mataram and then by the hereditary rulers of Surakarta, Indonesia. The rulers of Surakarta traditionally adopt the reign name Pakubuwono...
(ruler of Surakarta
Surakarta
Surakarta, also called Solo or Sala, is a city in Central Java, Indonesia of more than 520,061 people with a population density of 11,811.5 people/km2. The 44 km2 city adjoins Karanganyar Regency and Boyolali Regency to the north, Karanganyar Regency and Sukoharjo Regency to the east and...
) and the longest ruling of all monarchs in Javanese history.
Upon his death with no clear heir as there was no official Queen installed, two half-brothers who are sons of Pakubuwono XII
Pakubuwono XII
Pakubuwono XII was the twelfth Susuhunan and the longest ruling of all monarchs in Javanese history....
claimed the throne. The older, Hangabehi, took control of the kraton (palace) and expelled his younger half-brother Tejowulan; each had himself crowned, and they held separate tomb-sealing rituals for their father. However, family consensus has now fully acknowledge and declared that Hangabehi is the rightful heir and is now titled SISKS Pakubuwono XIII. In 18–19 July 2009 there was a ceremony in the kraton where the enthronement anniversary was conducted with the sacred Bedoyo Dance performed especially for the ceremony. The attendees consists of various local and foreign dignitaries as well as Hangebehi's half brother Tejowulan.
External links
- "Solo Journal; The Coffee Shop King, 80, With Ladies in Waiting," NY Times Dec. 5, 2002, by Jane Perlez
- "In a Sultanate Known as Solo, One Too Many Kings," NY Times Feb. 17, 2008, by Seth Mydans