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Kraton Surakarta, also called the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace, is the royal palace complex of the Surakarta Sunanate in the Indonesian city of Surakarta, Central Java. It was established by Pakubuwono II in 1745 after the court moved from Kartasura. The complex remains connected to the royal household and preserves elements of Javanese court architecture, ceremony, manuscripts, regalia, and performing arts, while selected areas function as a museum for visitors.
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What is Kraton Surakarta also called?
Kraton Surakarta is also known as Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace. It is the royal palace complex of the Surakarta Sunanate in Central Java.
When was Kraton Surakarta established?
Pakubuwono II established the palace in 1745. The court moved there from Kartasura that year.
Where is Kraton Surakarta located?
The palace is in Surakarta, a city in Central Java, Indonesia. It remains connected with the cultural and historical identity of the Surakarta Sunanate.
What was the court's previous capital before moving to Kraton Surakarta?
Before moving to Surakarta, the royal court was based in Kartasura. Pakubuwono II relocated the court in 1745.
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