Estate 2

Sanjaya played an important role in the history of Hinduism and is forever praised for his lasting devotion to King Dhritarashtra of Kaurava, which is immortalized in one of the important Hindu epics, the poem of Mahabharata.

A close confidant of the King, Villa Sanjaya stands high guard beside the ruler Villa Maharaja.

As messenger to the king, the interior of Villa Sanjaya reflects its historical namesake. Housed within the main foyer that connects Villa Sanjaya's adjoining bedrooms, a series of ancient letters hang on display, showcasing the series of correspondences between Indonesian kings to the ruling Dutch and English colony.

The letter from Sultan Syarif Kasim to T.S

Raffles, for instance, records the appeal from Sultan Syarif Kasim, the ruler of Pontianak, West Borneo to the British statesman to get help in fighting the piratical activities of the Sultan and Prince Anom of Sambas, a neighboring state on the west coast of Borneo.

As an ode to Sanjaya's bravery and virtues, Villa Sanjaya is thoughtfully decorated with ornaments to illustrate his loyalty and role in war. On the table in Villa Sanjaya's rear bedroom is the royal Sangkakala, a war trumpet made from shell and framed by ornamented brass that was commonly used to announce the crucial beginning of a massive battle.

Exuding a calm strength and selfless allegiance, Villa Sanjaya is a fitting companion to Villa Maharaja.