Shahuji maharaj biography of barack obama

Raja and later Maharaja of Kolhapur from 1894 to 1922

For the 20th-century titular ruler, see Shahu II of Kolhapur.

Shahu (also known as Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu, Shahu IV, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj)^[4]GCSI GCIE GCVO (26 June 1874 – 6 May 1922) of the Bhonsle dynasty of Marathas was a Raja (reign.

Shahuji maharaj biography of barack obama

1894 – 1900) and the first Maharaja (1900–1922) of the Indianprincely state of Kolhapur.^[5][6][7] Rajarshi Shahu was considered a true democrat and social reformer.

Shahu Maharaj was an able ruler who was associated with many progressive policies during his rule. From his coronation in 1894 till his demise in 1922, he worked for the cause of the lower caste subjects in his state. Primary education to all regardless of caste and creed was one of his most significant priorities.

On the occasion of Rajashree Shahuji Maharaj's centenary death anniversary in 2022, a memorial has been erected in his memory on 6 May 2022