Shahu II

Shahu II (born 7 January 1948) is the present and titular Maharaja of Kolhapur.

Early life

Family

Shahu II married Her Highness Maharani Yagyaseniraje on 9 March 1970, the couple have two sons:

1. Shrimant Yuvraj Sambhajiraje Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle, the Heir Apparent (11 February 1971-), married Yuvrani Sanyuktaraje Sahib Maharaj, maternal granddaughter of Pratap Singh Gaekwad of Vadodara. He has one son:

Shrimant Balkumar Shahajiraje Maharaj Bhonsle, the Heir Presumptive

2.Shrimant Maharajkumar Malojiraje Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle (1975-), m. 11 December 1999, Shrimati Dhawalshriraje Sahib Maharaj, née Miss Madhurimar Khanvilkar. He has a son and a daughter:

Shrimant Yashraje Malojiraje Maharaj Bhonsle (2005-)

Shrimati Yashashwini Raje Bhonsle (2001-)

References

http://www.4dw.net/royalark/India/kolhap4.htm

Titles in pretence
Shahu II Bhonsle Dynasty Born: 7 January 1948
Preceded by Shahoji II	— TITULAR — Maharaja of Kolhapur 1983-present Reason for succession failure: Monarchy abolished in 1949	Incumbent Heir: Yuvaraja Sambhajiraje Shahu

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Name	Shahu Ii
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Date of birth	7 January 1948
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