Shivaji IV
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Shivaji IV was a Raja
of Kolhapur from 1871 to 1883. A distant relation of the main family line, he was born as Shrimant Narayanrao Dinkarrao Bhonsle, and was adopted at the age of eight by the widow of Rajaram I
. Owing to his youth, he reigned under a regency
until he had attained his majority. In 1875, he was presented with a sword of honour by the future Edward VII, and on New Year's Day
, 1877, was knight
ed with the title of Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI), at the age of 13, the youngest knight ever of that honour. Later that same year, he also became the youngest recipient of the Kaiser-i-Hind.
However, by 1882, Sir Shivaji IV had become insane, and was placed under the "protection" of the British Government, with a Regent
appointed for the state. Removed to Ahmednagar, Sir Shivaji IV died a year later on Christmas Day at the age of 20 from a beating received by his military guardian, one Private
Green. He was succeeded by Shahu IV, as he had left no heir. http://www.4dw.net/royalark/India/kolhap3.htm.
Raja
Raja is an Indian term for a monarch, or princely ruler of the Kshatriya varna...
of Kolhapur from 1871 to 1883. A distant relation of the main family line, he was born as Shrimant Narayanrao Dinkarrao Bhonsle, and was adopted at the age of eight by the widow of Rajaram I
Rajaram I
Rajaram I was a Raja of Kolhapur from 17 August 1866 to 30 November 1870. 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...
. Owing to his youth, he reigned under a regency
Regent
A regent, from the Latin regens "one who reigns", is a person selected to act as head of state because the ruler is a minor, not present, or debilitated. Currently there are only two ruling Regencies in the world, sovereign Liechtenstein and the Malaysian constitutive state of Terengganu...
until he had attained his majority. In 1875, he was presented with a sword of honour by the future Edward VII, and on New Year's Day
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome...
, 1877, was knight
Knight
A knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
ed with the title of Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI), at the age of 13, the youngest knight ever of that honour. Later that same year, he also became the youngest recipient of the Kaiser-i-Hind.
However, by 1882, Sir Shivaji IV had become insane, and was placed under the "protection" of the British Government, with a Regent
Regent
A regent, from the Latin regens "one who reigns", is a person selected to act as head of state because the ruler is a minor, not present, or debilitated. Currently there are only two ruling Regencies in the world, sovereign Liechtenstein and the Malaysian constitutive state of Terengganu...
appointed for the state. Removed to Ahmednagar, Sir Shivaji IV died a year later on Christmas Day at the age of 20 from a beating received by his military guardian, one Private
Private (rank)
A Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank .In modern military parlance, 'Private' is shortened to 'Pte' in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries and to 'Pvt.' in the United States.Notably both Sir Fitzroy MacLean and Enoch Powell are examples of, rare, rapid career...
Green. He was succeeded by Shahu IV, as he had left no heir. http://www.4dw.net/royalark/India/kolhap3.htm.
Titles
- 1863-1871: Shrimant Narayanrao Dinkarrao Bhonsle
- 1871-1877: His Highness Shrimant Rajashri Shivaji IV ChhatrapatiChhatrapatiChhatrapati is the Indian honorific title equivalent to the European Emperor. It is more formally written as Kshetrapati, from the Sanskrit kshetra- and -pati...
Maharaj SahibSahibSahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib is "associate, companion, comrade, friend" though it also includes "Sahib is an Urdu term which literally translates to "Owner" or "Proprietor". The primary Arabic meaning of Sahib...
BahadurRao BahadurRao Bahadur was a title of honour issued in British India to individuals who had performed great service to the nation....
, RajaRajaRaja is an Indian term for a monarch, or princely ruler of the Kshatriya varna...
of Kolhapur - 1877-1883: His Highness Shrimant Rajashri SirSirSir is an honorific used as a title , or as a courtesy title to address a man without using his given or family name in many English speaking cultures...
Shivaji IV Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Kolhapur, KCSIOrder of the Star of IndiaThe Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
, KIHKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....