Mangkunegaran (March 1, 1857-1916) was the prince of Mangkunegara from 1896 to 1916.
His original name was R.M. Suyitno. He was the fourth son of Mangkunegara. As an adult he took the name K.P.A. Dayaningrat. He is the younger brother of the fifth Mangkunegara. He was born to Raden Ayu Dunuk. He is the grandson of the third Mangkunegara on his mother's side.
Mangkunegara V died after falling from a horse. His throne was unlawfully taken by his brother.
Mangkunegara VI was enthroned on 21 November 1896. He prioritized economic development. A crash came because the price of sugar fell, due to emerging competition from Brazil. Mangkunegara VI adjusted and repaid much of the debt incurred under his predecessor.
Mangkunegara VI obliged men to cut their long hair. He made saluting unnecessary. He became an independent power parallel to Kasunanan Surakarta. Mangkunegara became a new competitor in the fight over Kasunanan Javanese culture.
Mangkunegara VI brought tables and chairs into meetings that had been conducted sitting on the floor Mangkunegara VI allowed the people to embrace Christianity.
Traditional sectors of rural economy modernized, affecting coffee, indigo, sugar cane and sugar production. in the Praja.
At one point Spoorweg Nederlandsch Indische Maatschappij (Dutch private railroad) was foreclosed for failure to pay taxes.
Praja policy was applied to allow the monarchy to act as both ruler and merchant. The policy was later adopted by Kasunanan Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate. Traditional land holdings were overturned and turned over to plantations.
The Legion was reorganized. Commander Major Mangkunegaran was enthroned with the rank of Colonel. Mangkunegara VI removed the position of Vice Commander for budget reasons.
The bandit gangs that operated around Mangkunegaran increased their activities. Budget limitations kept the King from actively dealing with them. The Praja Police were responsible for security. The gangs looted and committed murder and rape.
Along the border with Kasunanan, Mangkunegara VI had conflicts with Resident of Surakarta.
Java's expansion began in 1830 with the proliferation of plantations. The gangs were disappointed in the kingdom.Robber refers those who forcibly plundered victims, while plaster refers to robbers who were relatively inactive.