He was a son of
Paku Alam VI by his primary wife, Gusti Bendara Raden Ayu Adipati Paku Alam VI, born on December 9, 1882. His mother was a daughter of
Paku Alam III and sister of
Paku Alam IV. He ascended the throne on December 17, 1906. On January 5, 1909, he married Bendara Raden Ajeng Ratna Puwasa, daughter of
Pakubuwana X of
Surakarta by his concubine, Raden Ayu Ratnapurnama. As the princess consort, she was styled as Gusti Bendara Raden Ayu Adipati Suryadilaga, then Gusti Bendara Raden Ayu Adipati Paku Alam VII. == Reign ==