by Muhamad Azami Nasri

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom in Lombok Island that was ruled by a king named Raja Tonjang Beru. He was a wise king. He had a queen named Dewi Seranting. He also had a beautiful daughter named Princess Mandalika. It is said that princess Mandalika was the prettiest girl in Lombok. Everybody knew about Princess Mandalika’s beauty and kindness and makes Princes from all over the place wanted to marry her. The story about Putri Mandalika is a famous legend among many Lombok people and had become a story from generation to generation. Many people believe that this story is true and some people think this is just a legend.