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Shahuji Maharaj
Shahu (also known as Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu, Shahu IV, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj) (26 June 1874 – 6 May 1922) of the Bhonsle dynasty of Marathas was a Raja (reign. 1894 – 1900) and the first Maharaja (1900–1922) of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur. Rajarshi Shahu was considered a true democrat and social reformer. Shahu Maharaj was an able ruler who was associated with many progressive policies during his rule. From his coronation in 1894 till his demise in 1922, he worked for the cause of the lower caste subjects in his state. Primary education to all regardless of caste and creed was one of his most significant priorities. On the occasion of Rajarshi Shahuji Maharaj's centenary death anniversary in 2022, a memorial has been erected in his memory on 6 May 2022 through Pahlwan Sangram Kamble and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at Gali No. 13, Khetwadi, Mumbai. Early life He was born as Yeshwantrao in the Ghatge Maratha family, of Kagal jagir in the Kolh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhatrapati Of The Marathas
Chhatrapati is a royal title from Sanskrit used to denote a king. The word "Chhatrapati" is a Sanskrit language compound word of ''Chatra (umbrella), chhatra'' (''parasol'' or ''umbrella'') and ''Pati (title), pati'' (''master/lord/ruler''). This title was used by the House of Bhonsle, between 1674 and 1818, as the heads of state of the Maratha Confederacy, Maratha Empire and later by the states of Satara state, Satara and Kolhapur State, Kolhapur. List of Chhatrapatis of the Maratha Empire *Shivaji I *Sambhaji *Rajaram I *Shivaji II *Shahu I *Rajaram II of Satara, Rajaram II *Shahu II of Satara, Shahu II *Pratap Singh (Raja of Satara), Pratap Singh of Satara See also * List of Maratha rulers * House of Bhonsle * Maratha Empire * Maratha * Maratha titles Notes References * V. S. Kadam, 1993. ''Maratha Confederacy: A Study in Its Origin and Development''. Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, New Delhi. * D. B. Kasar, ''Rigveda to Rajgarh: Making of Shivaji the Great''. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
