Prince Diponegoro

Prince Diponegoro, also known as Dipanegara, was a Javanese prince who opposed the Dutch colonial rule. He was born on 11 November 1785 and died on 8 January 1855. He played an important role in the Java War between 1825 and 1830. After his defeat and capture, he was exiled to Makassar where he died.

Dutch colonial rule was becoming unpopular among local farmers because of tax rises, crop failures and among Javanese nobles because the Dutch colonial authorities deprived them of their right to lease land.In the days leading up to the war's outbreak, no action was taken by local Dutch officials although rumors of his upcoming insurrection had been floating about. Ambushes were set up, and food supplies were denied to the Dutch troops. Many troops and leaders were defeated or deserted.