Yogyakarta Sultanate

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Hamengkubuwono VIII

Eighth Sultan of Yogyakarta (1880–1939), reigning from 8 February 1921 until his death. Born Gusti Raden Mas Sujadi, a son of Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII, he rebuilt parts of the palace, advanced education and health in the sultanate, and was among the first to support Ahmad Dahlan in the formation of Muhammadiyah; he was succeeded by his son Hamengkubuwono IX.

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