The is a monumental historical chronicle composed in macapat (Javanese verse) by Yasadipura I in the late 18th century. It details the events surrounding the Giyanti War and the subsequent 1755 Treaty of Giyanti , which led to the partition of the Mataram Sultanate into the Surakarta Sunanate and the Yogyakarta Sultanate. A Study on Islam in Babad Tanah Jawi and Babad Giyanti
: The transition of the capital to Surakarta. babad giyanti pdf
The history of Java in the 18th century is defined by the gradual expansion of Dutch colonial power and the subsequent fragmentation of the once-mighty Mataram Sultanate. Among the most pivotal moments in this era is the Battle of Giyanti and the subsequent signing of the Treaty of Giyanti (Perjanjian Giyanti) on February 13, 1755. This event did not merely end a devastating civil war; it fundamentally redrew the political map of Java, dividing Mataram into two separate kingdoms: Surakarta and Yogyakarta. This essay explores the background of the conflict, the mechanics of the treaty, and its long-term implications for Javanese society and Dutch colonial strategy. The is a monumental historical chronicle composed in