Babasaheb Maharaj (26 December 1830 – 4 August 1866), also known as Shivaji III, was Raja of Kolhapur of the Bhonsle dynasty.[1] He ruled from 1838 to 1866. During his reign, he was granted a personal salute of 19 guns with a hereditary salute of 17 guns. He was succeeded by Rajaram I of Kolhapur.
Personal life
Shivaji III married twice:
- 1. Sundrabai Bhonsle (1835–1866). Married at Kolhapur in 1847 and had two sons:
- 1. Yuvraj Shahaji Bhonsle(24 August 1848 – March 1849)
- 2. Maharajkumar...(no name) (1855–1857)
- 2. Ahilyabai Barodekarin Bhonsle (1842–1895). Daughter of Ganpatrao Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda. Married at Baroda 1854 and had one son:
- Maharajkumar...(no name) (1858–1863)
Titles
- 1830–1838: Yuvraj Shivaji Bhonsle
- 1838 – 24 May 1866: Shivaji III Shahaji Raja of Kolhapur
- 24 May – 4 August 1866: Shivaji III Shahaji Raja of Kolhapur, KCSI
Honours
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI), 1866
References
- ↑ Malgonkar, Manohar (1960). Chhatrapatis Of Kolhapur. Bombay: Popular Prakashan. pp. 528–541.
Shivaji III of Kolhapur Bhonsle dynasty (Kolhapur line) Born: 26 December 1830 Died: 4 August 1866
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| Preceded by Shahaji (as Raja of Kolhapur) |
Raja of Kolhapur 1838–1866 |
Succeeded by Rajaram I of Kolhapur |
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