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Question
Read the biography of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj.
Solution
Shahu Maharaj belonged to the Bhosle dynasty of Marathas. He was born to Jaisinghrao Ghatge and Radhabai on June 26, 1874, in Raigad. He was the Raja (reign. 1894 -1900) and Maharaja (1900 - 1922) of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur. He started Shahu Chhatrapati Weaving and Spinning Mill in 1906 to provide employment. Rajaram College was built by Shahu Maharaj, and afterwards, it was named after him. His emphasis was on education, and his aim was to make education available to the masses. He has worked towards the development of women during his reign.
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