Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya Mangkunegara V was the fifth ruler of the Duchy of Praja Mangkunegaran which reigned relatively briefly (1881-1896).

Sunita, the second son of Mangkunegara IV with the second empress, R.A. Dunuk (Kg.B.R.Ay.

Adipati Arya MN IV)[1] His biological brother, G.R.M.

Prabu Sudibya, who was prepared by Mangkunegara IV to replace him as the holder of the throne, turned out to die at the age of a teenager, so it was Sunita who was later prepared as the heir to the throne.

Suyitna, as Mangkunegara VI, considering that his eldest son had not reached maturity at the time of his death.