Shahu II of Kolhapur
Shahu II (born 7 January 1948) (hereditary titles: Shrimant Kshatriyakulavatans Shree Raja Shahu Chhatrapati Hindupad - Patshaha, Maharaj Sarkar Karvir) of the Chhatrapati dynasty of the Marathas. He became the ceremonial Chhatrapati Maharaja of Kolhapur in 1983. He is the 12th direct descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
| Shahu Chhatrapati | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Kolhapur (Titular) | |
| Reign | 1983 - present |
| Predecessor | Shahaji II |
| Born | 7 January 1948 Junior Palace, Mahal, Nagpur |
| Issue | Yuvraj Sambhaji Raje, MaharajKumar Malojiraje |
| House | Bhonsle |
| Father | Major General Shree Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj |
| Mother | Akhand Soubhagyavati Shrimant Chhatrapati Pramilaraje Maharanisaheb Kolhapur |
| Religion | Hinduism |
See also
- Maratha Empire
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- List of Indian princely states
Sources
| Titles in pretence | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Shahaji II |
— TITULAR — Maharaja of Kolhapur 1983–present Reason for succession failure: Royal titles & privy purse abolished by Government of India |
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