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'''Sujana Bai Bhonsle''' or '''Sujan Bai Bhonsle''' was the [[Maratha]] queen of [[Thanjavur]] of king [[Ekoji II]] of the [[Bhonsle]] dynasty. She ruled the state from the death of her husband in 1737 until she was deposed in 1738. | '''Sujana Bai Bhonsle''' or '''Sujan Bai Bhonsle''' was the [[Maratha]] queen of [[Thanjavur]] of king [[Ekoji II]] of the [[Bhonsle]] dynasty. She ruled the state from the death of her husband in 1737 until she was deposed in 1738.<ref name="subramanian"/> | ||
== Reign == | == Reign == | ||
Sujana Bai ascended the throne on the death of her husband Ekoji II in 1737 and ruled the state for a year. Her reign is notable for intrigues of Sayyid who held the actual power behind the throne. In the end, taking matters onto her own hands she drove out the pretender [[Shahuji II of Thanjavur|Katturaja]]. Katturaja sought the help of the French and invaded Thanjavur. Sujana Bai was deposed and Katturaja ascended the throne as Shahuji II. | Sujana Bai ascended the throne on the death of her husband Ekoji II in 1737 and ruled the state for a year. Her reign is notable for intrigues of Sayyid who held the actual power behind the throne. In the end, taking matters onto her own hands she drove out the pretender [[Shahuji II of Thanjavur|Katturaja]]. Katturaja sought the help of the French and invaded Thanjavur. Sujana Bai was deposed and Katturaja ascended the throne as Shahuji II.<ref name="subramanian"/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Sujana Bai Bhosale | |
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| Rani of Thanjavur | |
| Reign | 1737–1738[1] |
| Predecessor | Ekoji II |
| Successor | Shahuji II |
| Died | after 1738 |
| House | Bhonsle |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Sujana Bai Bhonsle or Sujan Bai Bhonsle was the Maratha queen of Thanjavur of king Ekoji II of the Bhonsle dynasty. She ruled the state from the death of her husband in 1737 until she was deposed in 1738.[1]
Reign[edit | edit source]
Sujana Bai ascended the throne on the death of her husband Ekoji II in 1737 and ruled the state for a year. Her reign is notable for intrigues of Sayyid who held the actual power behind the throne. In the end, taking matters onto her own hands she drove out the pretender Katturaja. Katturaja sought the help of the French and invaded Thanjavur. Sujana Bai was deposed and Katturaja ascended the throne as Shahuji II.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 K. R. Subramanian (1928). The Maratha Rajas of Tanjore. pp. 43–44.
| Preceded by Ekoji II |
Maratha Ruler of Thanjavur 1737–1738 |
Succeeded by Shahuji II |
