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| Yogyakarta pict from bifahoteljogja |
When it was first founded by Prince Mangkubumi at the time, named Ngayogyakarta Yogyakarta Sultanate. Yogyakarta Area around 3186 sq km, with a total population of 3,226,443 (Statistics December 1997). Originally Yogyakarta is part of the kingdom of Mataram, but, starting in 1755 the kingdom of Mataram was divided into Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Sultan Palace holds a pure culture in the midst of modernization over the centuries.
Historically, before 1755 in Surakarta is the capital of Mataram Kingdom. After the agreement Gianti (Palihan Nagar) in 1755, Mataram was divided into 2 kingdoms: Kesultanan Surakarta and Kasultanan Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. Following custom, the Prince Mangkubumi, brother Susuhunan Pakubuwono II, was crowned as King Ngayogyakarta Sultanate. Then he referred to as lane I. In 1813, under British rule, the separation occurred for the third kingdom of Mataram-time. Notokusumo prince, son of Hamengkubuwono I, was crowned as Prince Paku Alam I. Separate kingdom of Yogyakarta Sultanate. When the Republic of Indonesia was established on August 17, 1945, symbolized by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ngayogyakarta Sultanate and Pakualaman united as one one of the provinces in Indonesia where lane IX was appointed as governor and Sri Paku Alam VIII as deputy governor.
Yogyakarta has beautiful environment, traditional architecture, social life, and rituals make Yogyakarta the most interesting places to visit. As the name implies, Yogyakarta Province is really special. The people are very friendly. This form of life and their behavior.
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