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  1. Shahu Maharaj, who ruled Kolhapur from 1894 to 1922 and is a descendant of 17th-century Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is still a revered and loved figure in city, over a century after ...

  2. Jul 26, 2021 · Shahu was born in 1874 in the ruling family of Kagal near Kolhapur. Originally named Yashwantrao Ghatge, he was adopted into the Bhonsale dynasty and became the ruler of Kolhapur in 1894. Educated at Rajkot’s Rajkumar College, Shahu travelled extensively in Europe and India, besides interacting with reformers and thinkers like Mahadev Govind Ranade, Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar back home.

  3. Jun 26, 2019 · Shahu Maharaj of the Bhosle Dynasty was a king of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur. Shahu Maharaj was born on June 26, 1874, as Yeshwantrao in the Ghatge Maratha family to Jaisingrao and Radhabai. Shahu’s father was the village chief, while his mother belonged to the royal family of Mudhol. He ascended the throne of Kohlapur in 1894 and ...

  4. Jul 26, 2022 · On July 26, 1902, Shahu Maharaj gave a historic order to reserve 50% government jobs for lower castes in his princely state of Kolhapur. This was one of the earliest instances of reservation for lower castes as a matter of state policy. The order reads, “His Highness orders that, of all the seats that go vacant from the date of this ...

  5. Mar 21, 2024 · Sena Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray this afernoon landed in Kolhapur and announced that Shahu Maharaj Chhatrapati, head of Kolhapur royal family, will be the Maha Vikas Aghadi candidate for the Lok Sabha constituency. By late evening, the Congress confirmed Shahu Maharaj’s candidacy. “Shahu Maharaj will be the MVA candidate from Kolhapur.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KolhapurKolhapur - Wikipedia

    Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural activities for centuries. It is famous for its unique food culture, including its signature Kolhapuri cuisine. The city is situated in the western part of Maharashtra and is often referred to as "Dakshin Kashi" or ...

  7. शाहू भोसले (जून २६, इ.स. १८७४ - मे ६, इ.स. १९२२), छत्रपती शाहू महाराज ...