Shivaji V

Shivaji V

Shivaji V (26 December 1830 – 4 August 1866) was Raja of Kolhapur of the Bhonsle dynasty. 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 II.

Personal life

Shivaji V married twice:

• 1. Her Highness Shrimati Akhand Saubhagyavati Sundrabai Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle (1835–1866). Married at Kolhapur in 1847 and had two sons:
  • 1. Shrimant Yuvraj Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle(24 August 1848 – March 1849)
  • 2. Shriman Maharajkumar...(no name) (1855–1857)

• 2. Her Highness Shrimati Akhand Saubhagyavati Rani Ahilyabai Barodekarin Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle (1842–1895). Daughter of Maharaja Ganpatrao Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda. Married at Baroda 1854 and had one son:
  • Shriman Maharajkumar...(no name) (1858–1863)

Titles

• 1830–1838: Sriman Yuvraj Shivaji Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle

• 1838 – 24 May 1866: His Highness Sriman Rajashri Shivaji III Chhatrapati Maharaj Shahaji Dam Altaphoo, Raja of Kolhapur

• 24 May – 4 August 1866: His Highness Sriman Rajashri Sir Shivaji III Chhatrapati Maharaj Shahaji Dam Altaphoo, Raja of Kolhapur, KCSI

Honours

• Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India(KCSI)-1866

Sources

Shivaji V 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 II