Mangku Alam II

KGPAA Mangku Alam II
Head of the Merdiko Praja Mangkualaman Principality
Co-Founder & Former Chairman of MATRA
PredecessorMangku Alam I
HouseMangkualaman
ReligionIslam

Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya Mangku Alam II (coronated as KGPAA Tingalan Jumenengan Dalem Sri Paduka Mangku Alam II) [1] is a Javanese royal who serves as the head of the independent Merdiko Praja Mangkualaman principality in Yogyakarta. Succeeding the claims of his predecessor Mangku Alam I (KPH Anglingkusumo), he is recognised as the head of the Mangkualaman mirroring that of Paku Alam X. Mangku Alam II is prominent nationally as a co-founder and the Chairman of the Central Executive Board (DPP) of Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (MATRA), one of Indonesia's largest NGOs connecting traditional rulers across the archipelago.[2]

Early Life and Personal Life

Born on 27 August 1978 as Sutan Rheindra Jais, is the son of Gusdinar Mahmud and Jasrul Isa Dt. Rajo Mudo. He married the daughter of KPH Anglingkusumo , who later became Mangku Alam I , and the first head of the Principality of Mangkualaman. After the marriage Sutan Rheindra Bais was termed as KPH Wiroyudho and always supported the claim of His father in law.[3][4][5]

Accession and Javanese Rites

The origins of the Mangkualaman are deeply intertwined with the internal succession crisis of the Kadipaten Pakualaman. Following the demise of Paku Alam VIII on 11 November 1998, friction arose within the royal family regarding the rightful lineage to the throne. The dispute split the court into two primary factions:[6]

  • The First Wife's Line: Descendants of Paku Alam VIII's first wife, led by Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo (KPH) Anglingkusumo.
  • The Second Wife's Line: Descendants of Paku Alam VIII's second wife, led by KPH Ambarkusumo (who originally ascended the main throne as Paku Alam IX).

In 2012, the faction supporting KPH Anglingkusumo declared him as the alternative ruler, using the title Paku Alam IX Al-Haj. The dispute intensified following the death of Paku Alam IX in November 2015. Factions loyal to the second wife's line swiftly appointed his eldest son, RM Wijoseno Hario Bimo, as the successor, culminating in his formal coronation as Paku Alam X on 7 January 2016.[6]

Rival family members, including KPH Wiroyudho, publicly opposed the speed of the coronation, labeling it an illegitimate power grab that breached traditional palace protocols (paugeran). Within 24 hours of the ceremony, the Anglingkusumo faction issued formal subpoenas and legal challenges against Paku Alam X over land usage rights and dynastic legitimacy.[7] Later in August 2021, a separate principality Mangkualaman was created out of peace treaty and the rulers took the title. His Majesty KGPAA and Anglingkusomo became the Sri Paduka KGPAA Mangku Alam I. Later on January 26, 2022, due to health reasons, the previous claimant head abdicated the throne to his son-in-law, who was subsequently crowned as KGPAA Mangku Alam II.[8]

To maintain traditional authority and social legitimacy among Javanese traditionalists, his administration hosts publicly visible customary rites.[9] This includes the annual Jamasan Pusaka (ritual cleansing of sacred heirlooms) during the Javanese month of Suro at the Ndalem Wiroyudhan court, cleansing revered family keris such as Kanjeng Kyai Mahesa Panepi.[10] In January 2024, his court celebrated its second coronation anniversary (Tingalan Jumenengan Kaping-2) in Kotagede, Yogyakarta, an event attended by representatives from 20 domestic royal lines, foreign delegations from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as prominent public figures like members of President Joko Widodo's extended family.[11]

Leadership in MATRA and National Diplomacy

Mangku Alam II served as the Chairman of the Central Executive Board of MATRA, an organization established in 2016 and formally declared at Candi Borobudur in July 2017.[12] Under his leadership, the organization worked to preserve custom laws (Hukum Adat) and promoted the participation of traditional institutionsin public and cultural affairs .[13]

The 2022 Bali Summit and Power Transition

In July 2022, Mangku Alam II met the Vice Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace), at the Vice Governor's Office in Denpasar.[12] According to the organisers , the meeting was intended to support the launch of *Festival Adat Budaya Nusantara I* (August 2022) at the historic Alun-alun Semarapura, Klungkung, Bali.[14]

The convention gathered representatives from 211 Indonesian royal houses and 30 international traditional kingdoms, including delegates from Spain, Hawaii, Laos, Uganda, and Ghana.[14] In this summit, Mangku Alam II stepped down as General Chairman of MATRA to pass leadership to Andi Bau Malik Baramamase Tatukajanangan, of the Kingdom of Gowa, South Sulawesi.[15][16]

Festival Adat Budaya Nusantara II (Jateng)

Following his chairmanship, Mangku Alam II assumed the role of Chairman of the Founding Board of MATRA. In December 2022, he headed the *Festival Adat Budaya Nusantara II* in the vicinity of Borobudur, Central Java.[17] The festival drew 264 traditional institutions alongside delegates from Japan and Brunei.[17] During the forum, Mangku Alam II issued a national declaration on cultural defense alongside then-Governor Ganjar Pranowo, calling for greater integration of regional heritage into government policy.[18]

Inter-Regional Relations

Mangku Alam II conducted a historical pilgrimage (Napak Tilas) to Madiun, East Java, to honor Ki Ngabehi Soerodiwirdjo, the foundational patriarch of the Persaudaraan Setia Hati martial arts lineage, tracing ancestral connections back to earlier generations of the Pakualaman line.[19] he also attended the 354th commemoration of National Hero Sultan Hasanuddin of Gowa.[20]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Jumenengan Kaping Kale Sri Paduka KGPAA Mangku Alam II". Posmo News. January 29, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Governor, 264 customary kings witness cultural parade in Borobudur". ANTARA News. December 11, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ Surianto, Eko (2016-01-06). "The Anglingkusumo camp does not recognize the coronation of Paku Alam X". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  4. ↑ "Sutan Rheindra Bais and KPH Anglingkusumo visited Deputy Mayor". ANTARA News Jogja (in Indonesian). 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  5. ↑ "Sutan Rheindra Bais Wiroyudho before becoming Mangku Alam II". Bisnis.com (Semarang) (in Indonesian). 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  6. 1 2 "Paku Alam IX Berpulang & Suksesi Kilat Kerabat Istana". WowKeren. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  7. ↑ Ariyanti, S. (9 January 2016). "Conflict resurfaces in Pakualaman after coronation of new prince". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "THE 3rd Jumeneng Graduation Ceremony of the Mangkualaman Royal Palace was successfully held". Warta Desa News. February 26, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Merdiko Praja Mangkualaman Principality of Yogyakarta Bestows the Gift of Kinship to Panganiban and west Java Figures". Harpan Rakyat News. August 17, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Jamasan Pusaka Kepangeranan Merdiko". Suara KPK. August 13, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Tingalan Jumenengan Kaping-2 Sri Paduka KGPAA Mangku Alam II". Kabar1News. January 28, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Agustus 2022, Raja se-Nusantara dan Mancanegara Akan Bertemu di Bali". Detikcom. July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Acting Mayor of Padang Andree amalgamation was awarded the title of Merdiko Praja Mangkualaman". Indomen. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
  14. 1 2 Way (August 7, 2022). "Mangku Alam II: Bali Punya Sejarah Jadi Lokasi Festival Adat Budaya Nusantara I". Koran Juri. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Raja-raja seluruh Indonesia dan dunia kumpul di Bali Agustus 2022". ANTARA News. July 5, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Diundang Raja se-Nusantara, Ganjar: Kebudayaan Tidak Cukup Dilestarikan, Tapi Dikembangkan". Pemerintah Provinsi Jawa Tengah. August 18, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  17. 1 2 "Hadiri Festival Adat Budaya Nusantara II di Jateng, Wabup Richi: Sangat Spektakuler". Pemerintah Kabupaten Tanah Datar. December 13, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Festival Adat Budaya Nusantara II di Jateng". MATRA. December 20, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  19. ↑ "KGPAA Mangku Alam II Napak Tilas Di Madiun". Suara KPK. June 14, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Mangku Alam II Hadiri Haul Sultan Hasanuddin". Phinisi News. June 13, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
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