Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 65

The manuscript No.65 is written in a bundle of unbounded folios with no cover. The size is 34 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side, but the writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais explains historical facts about his life. He confesses that he has an obligation to devote for nation and think of unity, harmony and glory of nation. He is a son of Gebang Kinatar, the descendant of King Galuh Lelean Ciamis, The early queen of Galuh, King of Sundanese Ancestors. He knows what he writes because it is same as the writing of Gusti Ratu Raja Galuh Lelean, the righteous teachings of Java Land Sunda nation. In addition, he describes the queen of dutch consider as if Java land has no owner and dare to rule over it by exploiting and desctructing. Then, he proposes to the government to agree that Java can practice its own custom to create peace and harmony of nation.

Extent and format of original material: File 65: 44 pages of folios.

Owner(s) of original material: Prince Djatikusumah, Ratna Gumilang Damiasih.

Author/Scribe: Prince Madrais Sadewa Alibassa Kusuma Wijayaningrat.

The material is written in Cacarakan (Sundanese-Javanese) script.