A Raden is a royal administrator in the pre-colonial and colonial eras of Indonesia, who was in charge of revenue and tax collection. The position was hereditary and usually held by members of the royal family.
The duties of a Raden included managing the palace finances, overseeing the collection of taxes, maintaining the royal archives, and supervising the construction and repair of royal palaces and other public buildings. They also acted as ambassadors and diplomats for the king.
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