Pakubuwono XII (also transliterated Pakubuwana XII) (1944 – 11 June 2004) was the twelfth Susuhunan (ruler of Surakarta) and the longest ruling of all monarchs in Javanese history.
Upon his death with no clear heir as there was no official Queen installed, two half-brothers who are sons of Pakubuwono XII claimed the throne. The older, Hangabehi, took control of the kraton (palace) and expelled his younger half-brother Tejowulan; each had himself crowned, and they held separate tomb-sealing rituals for their father. However, family consensus has now fully acknowledge and declared that Hangabehi is the rightful heir and is now titled SISKS Pakubuwono XIII. In 18–19 July 2009 there was a ceremony in the kraton where the enthronement anniversary was conducted with the sacred Bedoyo Dance performed especially for the ceremony. The attendees consists of various local and foreign dignitaries as well as Hangebehi's half brother Tejowulan.
Miksic, John (general ed.), et al. (2006) Karaton Surakarta. A look into the court of Surakarta Hadiningrat, central Java (First published: 'By the will of His Serene Highness Paku Buwono XII'. Surakarta: Yayasan Pawiyatan Kabudayan Karaton Surakarta, 2004) Marshall Cavendish Editions Singapore ISBN 981-261-226-2
| Preceded by Pakubuwono XI |
Susuhunan of Surakarta 1945–2004 |
Succeeded by Pakubuwono XIII |