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'''Rajaram III'''<ref>[https://books.google. |
'''Rajaram III'''<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=jd0TAAAAQBAJ&q=Rajaram+III+Kolhapur+&pg=PA184 The Second Homeland: Polish Refugees in India]</ref> (31 July 1897 – 26 November 1940) of the [[Bhonsle]] dynasty, was [[Maharaja]] of [[Kolhapur]] from 1922–1940, succeeding his father Maharaja [[Shahu of Kolhapur|Shahu]]. A benevolent ruler, he was instrumental in the uplifting of the [[dalits]] and depressed castes in his state. He also established the Kolhapur High Court, modern housing developments, an updated water-supply system, free [[primary education]] and higher-level [[female education]]. |
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As he only left a daughter "Princess Padmaraje Raghujiraje Kadambande of Fort Torkhed, Dist. Nandurbar at his death, he was succeeded by a distant relation, [[Shivaji VII]]. After Shahaji II, People of Kolhapur State wanted Grandchild of Shrimant Rajaram & Son of Princess Padmaraje Kadambande, Shrimant Rajwardhan Raghujiraje Kadambande to succeed the Throne of Kolhapur being the direct descendant of Rajarshi Shahu & Rajaram. Lakhs of people agitated for the same. |
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==Titles== |
==Titles== |
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Rajaram III | |
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Maharaja of Kolhapur | |
Reign | 1922–1940 |
Predecessor | Shahu of Kolhapur |
Successor | Shivaji VII |
Born | Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Kolhapur | 31 July 1897
Died | 26 November 1940 | (aged 43)
Issue | Princess Padmaraje Raghujiraje Kadambande |
House | Bhosale |
Father | Shahu of Kolhapur |
Mother | Maharani Lakshmibai |
Rajaram III[1] (31 July 1897 – 26 November 1940) of the Bhonsle dynasty, was Maharaja of Kolhapur from 1922–1940, succeeding his father Maharaja Shahu. A benevolent ruler, he was instrumental in the uplifting of the dalits and depressed castes in his state. He also established the Kolhapur High Court, modern housing developments, an updated water-supply system, free primary education and higher-level female education.
As he only left a daughter "Princess Padmaraje Raghujiraje Kadambande of Fort Torkhed, Dist. Nandurbar at his death, he was succeeded by a distant relation, Shivaji VII. After Shahaji II, People of Kolhapur State wanted Grandchild of Shrimant Rajaram & Son of Princess Padmaraje Kadambande, Shrimant Rajwardhan Raghujiraje Kadambande to succeed the Throne of Kolhapur being the direct descendant of Rajarshi Shahu & Rajaram. Lakhs of people agitated for the same.
Titles
[edit]- 1897-1922: Shrimant Yuvaraja Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle
- 1922-1924: His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Kolhapur
- 1924-1927: His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Sir Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Kolhapur, GCIE
- 1927-1931: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Sir Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Kolhapur, GCIE
- 1931-1937: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Sir Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Kolhapur, GCSI, GCIE
- 1937-1940: Colonel His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Sir Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Kolhapur, GCSI, GCIE
- 1940: Brigadier His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Sir Rajaram III Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Kolhapur, GCSI, GCIE[citation needed]
Honours
[edit]- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE)-1924
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI)-1931
- King George V Silver Jubilee Medal-1935
- King George VI Coronation Medal-1937