This Day in History: Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, Adopted by Shivaji Maharaj’s Wife at the Age of 10 Went On To Become the ‘Pillar of Social Democracy’

On this day (March 17) in 1884, after the death of Shivaji Maharaj, the 4th king of Kolhapur, his wife Anandibai adopted "Yashwant". She named him "Shahu". This Shahu later became Rajarshi Chhtrapati Shahu Maharaj, the "Pillar of Social Democracy. 

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After the death of #ShivajiMaharaj, the 4th king of #Kolhapur, his wife Anandibai adopted "Yashwant" OnThisDay in 1884 & named him "Shahu". This Shahu later became Rajarshi Chhtrapati #ShahuMajaraj, the "Pillar of Social Democracy..."

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— Dayanand Kamble (@dayakamPR) March 17, 2021

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