Contribution of Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj

Shahu Chhatrapati Born: June 26, 1874 Place of Birth: Kagal, Kolhapur District, Central Provinces (currently Maharashtra) Parents: Jaisinghrao Appasaheb Ghatge (Father) and Radhabai (Mother); Anandibai (Adoptive Mother) Spouse: Lakshmibai Children: Rajaram III, Radhabai, Sriman Maharajkumar Shivaji and Srimati Rajkumari Aubai Education: Rajkumar College, Rajkot Religious Views: Hinduism Legacy: Social and Educational Reforms, Opposed Brahman Supremacy Death: May 6, 1922 Place of Death: Kolhapur, Maharashtra Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj also known as Rajarshi Shahu was considered a true democrat and social reformer. First Maharaja of the princely state of Kolhapur, he was an invaluable gem in the history of Maharashtra. Greatly influenced by the contributions of social reformer Jyotiba Phule, Shahu Maharaj was an ideal leader and able ruler who was associated with many progressive and path breaking activities during his rule. From hi...