Yogyakarta amazing destination, historical review

Yogyakarta or usually abbreviated with DIY is one of the area at the autonomous province of Indonesia and one of amazing place in indonesia. The name of this region, namely Yogyakarta as well as the Regional Special status. Status as a Special Area in connection with the history of this province, both before and after the Independence Proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia.



According to the Babad Gianti, Yogyakarta or Ngayogyakarta (Java language) is the name given Paku Buwono II (king of Mataram years 1719-1727) as a replacement name Pesanggrahan Gartitawati. Yogyakarta Kerta means of Yogya, Yogya a prosperous, while Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Yogya that means the most prosperous and main. Other sources, said the name was taken from the name of Yogyakarta (capital) city of Ayodhya in the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. In everyday use, Yogyakarta commonly spoken Jogja (Karta) or Ngayogyakarta (Javanese).

Before independence day of Indonesia, Yogyakarta have a traditional government named Kasultanan, including there is also Kadipaten Pakualaman. Areas that have origins with the government itself, in the Dutch colonial era called Zelfbesturende Landschappen. In the era of independence referred to by the name of Regional Swapraja.

Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat stood since 1755 was founded by Prince, which was then titled Mangkubumi Sultan Hamengku Buwono I. Kadipaten Pakualaman, established since 1813, founded by Prince Notokusumo, (brother of Sultan Hamengku Buwono II) and the title Adipati Paku Alam I.

Both Kasultanan and Pakualaman, recognized by the Dutch government as the kingdom of the right to set up their own household. All is revealed in the political contract. Last contract Kasultanan political listed in Staatsblad No. 1941. And 47 contracts in the political Pakualaman No Staatsblaad 1941. 577.

At the time of Independence Proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII tap wires to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, said that Kasultanan Yogyakarta Regional and Local Government Pakualaman a part of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, and joined into one to realize one Yogyakarta. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII as Head and Deputy Head of Regional Regional directly responsible to the President of the Republic of Indonesia. Handbook ruling is:

1. Charter position Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII dated 19 August 1945 from the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
2. Mandate Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX mandate and Sri Paku Alam VIII dated 5 September 1945 (which made its own separately)
3. Mandate Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII dated 30 October 1945 (made with a single script).

4 of 17 January 1946 until December 1949, Yogyakarta became the capital of the Republic of Indonesia, it is even in the struggle of the time that is very excite, almost any time of the Republic of Indonesia graduate history. Therefore, the leaders of Indonesia and the struggle to gather in Yogyakarta have distinctive memories of this region. Moreover, youth-pemudanya after the war finished, continue the studies at the University of Gajah Mada, a State University was established by the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as a living monument to commemorate the struggle of Yogyakarta.

At this time led by the Sultan's Palace Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and Puro Pakualaman Excellency by Sri Paku Alam IX. Both play a role in determining who is in maintaining the cultural values and customs is a Java and Yogyakarta unifier community.

With a basic article 18 of Law 1945, the Council of Representatives Propisni Yogyakarta want to position as a Special Area for the Regional Level I, still remember the long history with the establishment and development of the Government Area of the duly respected.

Article 18 legislation in 1945 that the basis that "the division of India on the regional large and small, with the government determined the order form with the law with the look and remember the basic permusyawaratan system in the State Government and the rights of origin in the areas a Special ".

As at the Autonomous Region Province, Yogyakarta was established with the Act No.3 1950, in accordance with the purpose of Article 18 of the 1945 Constitution is. Mentioned that the Special Region of Yogyakarta is the former includes the Regional / Kasultanan Yogyakarta and Regional Pakualaman.

Province as the capital of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta city rich predicate, both derived from the history and the potential that exists, such as the city struggles, the city of culture, the city students, and city tourism.

A struggle for the city in connection with the city's role in the constellation Yogyakarta of Indonesia on the struggle of the Dutch colonial era, Japanese colonial era, the era and the struggle to maintain independence. Yogyakarta had been the center of the kingdom, the Kingdom of Mataram (Islam), and the Sultanate of Yogyakarta Kadipaten Pakualaman.

A city of culture for the city is closely associated with the residual-value cultural heritage during high kingdoms, which until now is still sustainable. This designation is also associated with many centers of art and culture. Mataram is a word used a lot now, is not a triumph of pride over the kingdom of Mataram.

Predicate of the city as students associated with the history and role of this city in the world of education in Indonesia. In addition to the various education at every level of education available in this province, in Yogyakarta there are many students and students from all regions in Indonesia. Yogyakarta is not excessive when referred to as miniature Indonesia.


Yogyakarta is now a normal person or call jogja is ones of tourist destination in Indonesia, especially on the island of Java. Yogyakarta has a variety of places tourism destination. In Jogja there are some historical place that still exists awake until now. Start from the Borobudur, Prambanan, to Yogyakarta palace. we can also enjoying the culture.From classical dance to contemporary drama we can see in places that are on a first place in jogja. Make Jogja as one of the your travel destination. Enjoy the elegance and beauty of cultural heritage and natural panorama