Pakubuwono II
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Pakubuwono II (1711–1749) was the last ruler of Kartasura and the first Susuhunan
(ruler of Surakarta
). His correct title in Javanese
etiquette standards contains honorific appellations, some of which each successive ruler inherits.
His move of his court from Kartasura to Surakarta was to avert the calamities that occurred at the former palace.
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...
). His correct title in Javanese
Javanese language
Javanese language is the language of the Javanese people from the central and eastern parts of the island of Java, in Indonesia. In addition, there are also some pockets of Javanese speakers in the northern coast of western Java...
etiquette standards contains honorific appellations, some of which each successive ruler inherits.
His move of his court from Kartasura to Surakarta was to avert the calamities that occurred at the former palace.