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Babahaseb Maharaj

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 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
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Shahaji
(as Raja of Kolhapur)
Raja of Kolhapur
1838–1866
Succeeded by
Rajaram I of Kolhapur