Monti Rajo is a special title conferred on a leader of Petalangan people of Betung and is used especially by Sengerih ethnic group. During the reign of Pelalawan Kingdom, Monti Rajo was the common people`s messenger in communication with the king or sultan.

(Tunggul Tauladan/ensi/01/01-2010)

Translation by Reza Daffi (terj/08/02-10)

Reference:

• Sudirman Shomary, 2004. Nyanyi Panjang orang Petalangan Kabupaten Pelalawan. Pekanbaru: UIR Press.