His father was Prince Kusin who died in Makkah, while his mother was Ratumas Esa (Ratumas Tija) birth Mentawak Air Hitam Pauh, the district where the Temenggung Merah Mato came to power.

Raden Mattaher's grandfather, Prince Adi, was the brother of Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin.

He formed pockets and lines of defense and resistance that moved in territory of Muara Tembesi up to Muaro Kumpeh.

Mattaher focused on attacking Dutch warships that entered Jambi through the river.

On November 10, 2020, Mattaher was awarded the title of national hero of President Of The Republic Of Indonesia.