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POLITICS, ECONOMY AND LAW responded to Japanese pressure with flex ible diplomacy in order to protect the peo ple's welfare and safety. Pura Pakualaman, the residence of Prince Pakualam With the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945. Sultan Hamengku Be wono IX responded by announcing on Sep tember 5, 1945 that Kraton Jogja joined the state of Republic of Indonesia an a Special Province, Government and regional admin istration was wholly in the Sultan's hand but the Sultan was directly accountable to the President of the Republic of Indonesia. In 1946, the capital of Republic of Indone sia was endangered by the return of the Dutch army in their atternpt to regain control over the coliny. The Sultan took an initiative by offering to move the capital from Jakarta (then known as Batavia) to Jogjakarta, to help protect the infant republic. As a result. of Indonesia for nearly four years. This proved a pivotal decision, putting the city at the heart of Indonesia's stru...
