Shahuji maharaj biography of albert

Shahuji Maharaj started extending his hands of cooperation to empower women.

  • Shahuji Maharaj started extending his hands of cooperation to empower women.
  • Shahu Maharaj was a Raja and the first Maharaja (1900-1922) of the Indian royal state of Kolhapur.
  • Rajarshi Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj was a true visionary social reformer.
  • Chhatrapati Shahu occupied the throne of Kolhapur for 28 years, from 1894 to 1922; during this period he initiated numerous social reforms in his empire.
  • He was born in 1864, the son of maharaj Bhawani Singhji, the jagirdar of Semila.

    • Rajarshi Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj was a true visionary social reformer..

    Bahujan Revolutionary King Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj

    Bahujan Revolutionary Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, The King of common people.

    Rajarshi Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj was a true visionary social reformer.

    His simple living, remarkable efforts for the welfare of backward classes and his genuine contributions to educational, social and even agricultural reforms like water harvesting will always guide us towards doing better things for our nation.

    1. Shahuji Maharaj’s contribution towards building Radhanagari Dam
      As the King of Kolhapur, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj decided to construct the Radhanagari Dam, considered the second dam in India, on 18 February 1907, foundation stone laid down in 1909.

      The Dam was completed in 1935 and has been working at full capacity since 1938. While it is said that post medieval age Indian kings in general overlooked the problems of common citizens but Radhanagari Dam is the living illustration of Shahu Maharaj’s vision towards the development and w