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 King Shivaji Maharaj.

Shahu
Maharaja of Kolhapur (Titular)
Reign1983 - present
PredecessorShahaji II
Born (1948-01-07) 7 January 1948
Junior Palace, Mahal, Nagpur
IssueYuvraj Sambhaji Raje, MaharajKumar Malojiraje
HouseBhonsle
FatherRajaramsinhrao Lakshmanrao Bhonsle
MotherAkhand Soubhagyavati Maharajkumari Shaliniraje Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle
ReligionHinduism

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    Titles in pretence
    Preceded by
    Shahaji II
     TITULAR 
    Maharaja of Kolhapur
    1983–present
    Reason for succession failure:
    Royal titles & privy purse abolished by Government of India
    Succeeded by
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