Shahoji II
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| Shahoji II | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Kolhapur | |
| Reign | 1947-1949 |
| Predecessor | Shivaji V |
| Born | 4 April 1910 |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bombay, British Raj |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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 from 1947-1949. Before adoption to the Gadi of Kolhapur, he was the Maharaja of Dewas State (senior) from 1937–1947. He was the first Maharaja of Kolhapur to be adopted from the Puar dynasty.
He was the son of Maharaja Tukoji Rao III Puar of Dewas Senior.
See also
- Maratha Empire
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- List of Indian princely states
- Tukojirao III
- Krishnajirao III
- Tukojirao IV
- Vikram Singh Rao II Puar
- Kolhapur State
- Dewas State
- Dhar State
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Shahoji II
Born: 4 April 1910 Died: 9 May 1983 |
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| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by
Tukojirao III
(as Maharaja of Dewas (senior)) |
Maharaja of Dewas (senior) 1937–1947 |
Succeeded by Krishnajirao III |
| Preceded by
Shivaji V
(as Maharaja of Kolhapur) |
Maharaja of Kolhapur 1947–1949 |
Succeeded by Monarchy abolished (Merge within the Republic of India) |
| Titles in pretence | ||
| Preceded by
None; monarchy abolished in 1948
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— TITULAR — Maharaja of Kolhapur 1949–1971 Reason for succession failure: Royal titles & privy purse abolished by Government of India |
Succeeded by Shahu II |
