Which royal Javanese court city, divided historically between the Kasunanan Palace and the Mangkunegaran Principality, is renowned for traditional court dance, gamelan, and batik?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Surakarta (Solo)
- Step 1: Surakarta was established in 1745 by Pakubuwono II following the fall of Kartasura. Step 2. It hosts two sovereign ruling royal houses: Kasunanan Surakarta and Pura Mangkunegaran, each maintaining distinct batik styles and court traditions. Answer: Surakarta (Solo). Why not the others: Yogyakarta is divided between Kasultanan and Pakualaman.
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