Shahaji II
Shahaji II (formerly Vikramsinhrao (Nana Sahib) Puar) (4 April 1910 – 9 May 1983) of the Bhonsle dynasty of the Marathas, was the Maharaja of Kolhapur between 1947 and 1949. Before adoption to the Gadi of Kolhapur, he was the Maharaja of Dewas State (senior) between 1937 and 1947, when he abdicated. He was the first Maharaja of Kolhapur to be adopted from the Puar dynasty.
| Shahaji II | |
|---|---|
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| Maharaja of Kolhapur | |
| Reign | 1947-1949 |
| Predecessor | Shivaji VII |
| Successor | Shahu II |
| Born | 4 April 1910 |
| Died | 9 May 1983 (aged 73) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
He was the son of Maharaja Tukoji Rao III Puar of Dewas Senior. His grandson Shahu II from his eldest daughter succeeded him as the titular Maharaja of Kolhapur.
See also
- Maratha Empire
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- List of Indian princely states
- Krishnajirao III
- Tukojirao IV
- Vikram Singh Rao II Puar
- Dhar State
References
Shahaji II Born: 4 April 1910 Died: 9 May 1983 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tukojirao III (as Maharaja of Dewas (senior)) |
Maharaja of Dewas (senior) 1937–1947 |
Succeeded by Krishnajirao III |
| Preceded by Shivaji VII (as Maharaja of Kolhapur) |
Maharaja of Kolhapur 1947–1949 |
Succeeded by Monarchy abolished (Merge within the Dominion of India) |
| Titles in pretence | ||
| Preceded by None; monarchy abolished in 1948 |
— TITULAR — Maharaja of Kolhapur 1949–1971 Reason for succession failure: Royal titles & privy purse abolished by Government of India |
Succeeded by Shahu II |
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