DIPONEGORO PRINCE

Indonesian hero from Java

 

               Mustahar Antawirya also known as Diponegoro  Prince or Dipanegara Prince was a Javanese prince who opposed the Dutch colonial rule. He was born on 11 November 1785 in Yogyakarta, and was the eldest son of Sultan Hamengkubuwono III of Yogyakarta and his mother is Mangkarawati.  He is very brave and energetic prince. He always wearing “Turban” on his head. Turban is a white cloth used as a head covering that is usually used by Islamic religious leaders and clerics. 

               He has a high posture about 170 cm and he has a brownish skin. His white hair always covered with a white cloth known as turban. He also has a black eyes and pointed nose. Diponegoro Prince has a longer legs than the other human today's. He also has sharp eyes so he can see the enemy clearly.One of the characteristic of  Diponegoro Prince is he always wear a white robe. Beside that, he always bring a weapon and until now Diponegoro’s weapon known as “Keris”. 

               Diponegoro Prince always oppose the Dutch colonial government rules that make Indonesian people miserable with his brave. He oppose the Dutch colonial rules by leading the Diponegoro war that occurred since 1825-1830. Which makes the Diponegoro Prince is different from the other heroes of Indonesia is  if he fight against the Dutch  he often rode his favorite horse .

               Diponegoro has a very good attitude. He always care to the others and he is a generous hero. He always give his help and his wealth to make others happy. He also known as workhorse person. He never give up to fight with the Ducth Colonizers were very cruel. He always try to  fight with the Ducth Colonizers.

               Diponegoro Prince is a wise person it can be see when the Sultan Hamengkubuwono III died in 1814, Diponegoro Prince was passed over for the succession to the throne in favor of his younger half brother, Hamengkubuwono IV who was supported by the Dutch. Being a devout Muslim, Diponegoro was alarmed by the relaxing of religious observance at his half brother's court, as well as by the court's pro-Dutch policy.  

               Indonesian poeple belive that Diponegoro Prince is a very nice and wise person and he also is a brave hero. Until now Indonesian poeple, especially the citizens of Magelang relly appreciate of the Diponegoro Prince struggle to figth against the Ducth invaders. Until now, we can find the statue of  Diponegoro Prince who is riding his horse in the town square of Magelang City as mark of respect from the citizens of Magelang City to Diponegoro Prince.