INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the website dedicated to share with the world information about the Kings, Rajas and Dynasties of Timor.

This website will feature pertinent information on the various Kings, Rajas and Chiefs together with an overview on the related matter.

The rulers have been a part of the history of West Timor for hundreds of years.

In this modern day and age, they form an integral part of history, culture and society while playing a crucial role within their geographical areas.

Many of the families have continued their existence till modern times.

Picture of a Timorese Raja taken in the 1920s

There are various families existing in West Timor who descend from past families and some of them maintain a continued lineage.

Some have merged with other families and continued alongside them.

Most of these families have a heritage of hundreds of years and have played significant roles in their own geographic domains.

In this modern times, some may have gone into abeyance in some manner, while some play significant roles in their own.

The royal dynasties of West Timor have strong cultural and social roles that can contribute to society at large.

                                         Meeting of Timorese Rajas in the 1920s