Multiple choice general knowledge history

Suharto has been regarded a cruel and ruthless dictator who usurped Indonesia's presidency in 1967. After deposing Sukarno however, Suharto shared powers with two more leaders - and formed a triumvirate. Who were the other two?

  1. Budi Wibawa and Abdullah Zakar

  2. Megawati Sukarnoputri and Jayalakshmi Putrajaya

  3. Sultan Hamengkubuwono and Adam Malik

  4. Jong Cahyadi and Ibrahim Mansoer
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Explanation

After deposing Sukarno in 1967, Suharto formed a triumvirate with Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX (the Sultan of Yogyakarta) and Adam Malik (a prominent diplomat). This power-sharing arrangement lasted until Suharto consolidated full presidential control in 1968.

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