[10] Yogyakarta existed as a state since 1755 on the territory of modern Indonesia in the central part of Java Island.

In 1946–1948, during the war of independence of Indonesia, the capital of the republic was transferred to the territory of the sultanate, in the city of Yogyakarta.

In 1950, Yogyakarta, along with the Principality of Pakualaman became part of Indonesia, with the former royal realms united as a Special Region, with status equal to that of a national province.

In the south, it is bordered by the Indian Ocean, with land surrounded by the province of Central Java.

The special district of Yogyakarta, along with Jakarta, has the largest population density among the provinces of Indonesia.

[16] The Dutch East India Company also exploited the power struggle to increase its control.

[25] The title Mangkubumi was formerly reserved for senior male princes groomed for the throne, including the reigning sultan.