Rajaram II of Kolhapur
Raja of Kolhapur from 1866 to 1870
Rajaram II[1][2] (April 13, 1850 – November 30, 1870), of the Bhonsle dynasty, was a Raja of Kolhapur from August 18, 1866 to November 30, 1870. He was adopted by Babasaheb Maharaj, from Sardar Patankar family when he was just 16 years old, and crowned on 29 October 1866. During his reign, the gun salute of the state was increased from 17 to 19 guns. The first of his line to travel abroad, he died aged 20 in Florence, Italy, and was cremated on the banks of the Arno River by special permission of the Council of Ministers of Italy. He was succeeded by Shivaji VI.
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Rajaram II of Kolhapur Bhonsle dynasty (Kolhapur line) Born: 13 April 1850 Died: 30 November 1870 | ||
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Preceded by Shivaji V (as Raja of Kolhapur) | Raja of Kolhapur 1866–1871 | Succeeded by Shivaji VI |
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