Shahu of Kolhapur, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Raja and first Maharaja of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur
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About Shahu of Kolhapur
- Shahu (also known as Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj or Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj) (26 June 1874 – 6 May 1922) of the Bhosle dynasty of Marathas was a Raja (reign.
- 1894 – 1900) and the first Maharaja (1900-1922) of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur.
- Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, also known as Rajarshi Shahu was considered a true democrat and social reformer.
- Greatly influenced by the contributions of social reformer Jyotiba Phule, 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.
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