Peran Prajurit Estri Mangkunegaran pada Masa K.G.P.A.A Mangkunegara I (1742-1795)

Abstract

This study aims to find out (1) how the Estri Mangkunegaran soldiers were formed, (2) what was the role of the Estri Mangkunegaran soldiers during the battle, and (3) what was the role of the Estri Mangkunegaran soldiers during the reign of Mangkunegara I. This research uses historical methods through heuristic, criticism, interpretation, historiography stages. The data sources used are primary data such as manuscripts (chronicles) and secondary data such as books and journals. The data collection technique used is literature study. The data analysis technique used is historical analysis technique. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded: (1) Soldier Estri Mangkunegaran was formed as a manifestation of R.M. Said in fighting against the Kasunanan troops who were assisted by the Dutch colonial government. Apart from that, it is also a form of respect for women so that it becomes one of the drivers for the development of the role of women, especially Javanese women in the 18th century; (2) As combat troops (Combat Corps), Soldier Estri Mangkunegaran participates in the battlefield and protects the wives and families of R.M. Said and his followers; (3) After the peace period, Soldier Estri Mangkunegaran continued to carry out various roles as military forces during the reign of R.M. Said (titled K.G.P.A.A. Mangkunegara I). Soldier Estri Mangkunegaran has a role in almost every aspect of the Mangkunegaran administration, namely roles in the defense- security sector, the political sector, the socio-economic field, and the arts sector.