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WIKI.Rajaram_III

• Title	WIKI.Rajaram_III
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• Maharaja of Kolhapur from 1922–1940 This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "Rajaram III" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (June 2022) Rajaram III Maharaja of Kolhapur Reign 1922–1940 Predecessor Shahu of Kolhapur Successor Shivaji VII Born (1897-07-31)31 July 1897 Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Kolhapur Died 26 November 1940(1940-11-26) (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 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 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 References ↑ The Second Homeland: Polish Refugees in India External links Rajaram III Bhonsle Dynasty (Kolhapur line) Born: 31 July 1897 Died: 26 November 1940 Regnal titles Preceded by Shahu (as Maharaja of Kolhapur) Maharaja of Kolhapur 1922–1940 Succeeded by Shivaji VII This information is sourced from Wikipedia, the leading online open-content collaborative (crowd-sourced) encyclopedia. Wikipedia and/or TransLiteral Foundations can not guarantee the validaity of content above and can not be held responsible for inaccuracies or libelious information within. Please see Wikipedia General Disclaimer.