However, the Dutch also brought modernisation to Central Java. In the 1900s, the predecessor of the modern Central Java was created, named "Gouvernement of Midden-Java". Before 1905, central Java consisted of 5 "gewesten" (regions) namely Semarang, Rembang, Kedu, Banyumas, and Pekalongan. Surakarta was still an independent "vorstenland" (autonomus region) which stood alone and consisted of two regions, Surakarta and Mangkunegaran, as well as Yogyakarta. Each "gewest" consisted of districts. At that time, the "Rembang Gewest" also included "Regentschap Tuban" and "Regentschap Bojonegoro". After the enactment of the 1905 "Decentralisatie Besluit" (Decentralisation Decision), the governor was given autonomy and a regional Council was formed. In addition, autonomous "gemeente" (municipal) was formed, namely Pekalongan, Tegal, Semarang, Salatiga, and Magelang. Since 1930, the province has been designated as an autonomous region which also has a "provinciale raad" (provincial council). The province consists of several "residenties" (residencies), which cover several "regentschap" (districts), and are divided into several "kawedanan" (districts). Central Java consists of 5 residences, namely: Pekalongan, Jepara-Rembang, Semarang, Banyumas, and Kedu.