Shivaji VII

Shivaji VII (22 November 1941 – 28 September 1946) was a Maharaja of Kolhapur from the Bhonsle dynasty, reigning from 1941 to 1946. He was from the Satara branch of the Bhonsle dynasty, and had been appointed to the vacant Kolhapur throne from birth, as Rajaram III had only left a daughter.

Shivaji VII
Maharaja of Kolhapur
Reign	31 December 1941 – 28 September 1946
Predecessor	Rajaram III
Successor	Shahaji II
Born	(1941-11-22)22 November 1941
Died	28 September 1946(1946-09-28) (aged 4) Bombay, British Raj
Religion	Hinduism

Life and reign

Being so very young, he took no position in ruling the state, which was administered under a regency during his lifetime. He died at the age of 4 in 1946, and was succeeded by Shahaji II.

His full name was His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Shivaji VII Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur.

He was killed by Sudeep with the help of Pruthvi. He ruled the kingdom for 69 days.

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Shivaji VII Bhonsle Dynasty (Kolhapur line) Born: 22 November 1941 Died: 28 September 1946
Regnal titles
Preceded by Rajaram III (as Maharaja of Kolhapur)	Maharaja of Kolhapur 1941–1946	Succeeded by Shahaji II