The Chronology of Prince Diponegoro's Arrest by General De Kock During Ramadan
Prince Diponegoro, the eldest son of Sultan Hamengkubuwana III, led the Java War against the Dutch East Indies government from 1825 to 1830. The war wound down by late December 1829, and Diponegoro realized his fight would be in vain if it continued.
General De Kock sent envoys multiple times to persuade Diponegoro, offering to split the Yogyakarta Palace and give him his own kingdom. On February 16, 1830, Diponegoro agreed to meet De Kock's envoy, but no deal was reached. He then arrived at Menoreh on February 21, 1830, four days before Ramadan.
During Ramadan, which started on February 25, Diponegoro made it clear there'd be no serious talks. De Kock acted friendly, even giving him a horse and 10,000 guilders for his followers' expenses. But after Ramadan, De Kock's real intention came out: he expected Diponegoro to surrender unconditionally.
Since Diponegoro kept demanding recognition as sultan, De Kock prepared for his arrest. On March 28, 1830, the second day of Eid, Diponegoro was captured in Magelang, bringing the ceasefire to a tragic end.
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