Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 45D

The manuscript No.45D is written in a notebook with blue cover. The size is 21 x 16.5 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 describes his historical life. He felt hard if he did not write. He often could not sleep thinking about how to finish all this. He told when he was in a court. Some arabians were invited to become a witness. They said that religion of Madrais was religion of sattan. Madrais defensed himself and said they should have asked first to me to confirm the true facts. This was about home for Java; physical and spiritual life as well as afterlife. All had to know the rules of Java life. They were feared of the big influence of Madrais. The dutch government assumed Madrais defence would harm their authority and made many national movements.

Extent and format of original material: File 45D: 52 pages of notebook.

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.