Shahu II of Kolhapur

Shahu II (born 7 January 1948) (hereditary titles: Shrimant Kshatriyakulavatans Shree Raja Shahu Chhatrapati Hindupad - Patshaha, Maharaj Sarkar Karvir) of the Bhonsle dynasty of the Marathas. He became the ceremonial Chhatrapati Maharaja of Kolhapur in 1983. He is the 12th direct descendant of Emperor Shivaji.

Shahu
Pretender
Born (1948-01-07) 7 January 1948
Junior Palace, Mahal, Nagpur
Regnal name claimedShrimant Kshatriyakulavatans Shree Raja Shahu Chhatrapati Hindupad - Patshaha, Maharaj Sarkar Karvir
Title(s)Maharaja of Kolhapur
Pretend from1983 - present
Monarchy abolished1948
Royal HouseBhonsle
FatherRajaramsinhrao Lakshmanrao Bhonsle
MotherAkhand Soubhagyavati Maharajkumari Shaliniraje Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle
PredecessorShahaji II

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