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46 was in the present case; for in the year 1586, the Sultan found means to have the rebellious prince dispatched by poison or the dagger. The King of Padjang lost no time, on hearing of the success of his murderous scheme, in hastening to take possession of Passar Gédé, where he was speedily proclaimed Sultan of Padjang, and King of Matarram.

Passing over three lineal successors, we come to the fourth, who ascended the throne as Susuhunan, or Emperor, Mangkuraht I. This sovereign, deserting the Kraton of his forefathers, built another a mile from it, which he named Karta Soera, signifying the Work of Heroes. The fifth styled himself Susuhunan Pakoe Bowono I., or Nail of the Universe; and his son, who succeeded him in 1719, was called Hamaigku Raht II., his previous name being Mangko Negoro. Two of his brothers gave the Dutch incessant trouble for some years; and at last, on being found concerned in