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. He was the grandson of Shahu of Kolhapur through his daughter Radhabai and hence nephew of Rajaram III of Kolhapur.
| Shahaji II | |
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| Maharaja of Kolhapur | |
| Reign | 1947–1949 |
| Predecessor | Shivaji VII |
| Successor | Shahu II (titular) |
| 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. He was the Maharaja of Dewas Senior between 1937 and 1947, when he abdicated to become Maharaja of Kolhapur. He was the first Maharaja of Kolhapur to be adopted from the Puar dynasty.
As his only son Krishnajirao III had already succeeded him as the Maharaja of Dewas Senior in 1947 therefore, his grandson from eldest daughter Shaliniraje succeeded him as the titular Maharaja of Kolhapur in 1983 with regnal name Shahu II of Kolhapur.
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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 |