Introduction

Shri Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur is the descendent of Shri Shivaji Chhatrapati Maharaj and the great-grandson of Rajarshi Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur and the son and heir of Maj. Gen. Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur. He was born on January 7, 1948 at Mumbai. He studied at the Bishop Cotton School, Bangalore and later on graduated from the Indore Christian College in 1967 with History, Economics and English literature.

On March 9th, 1970, he tied the knot with Yadnaseniraje, hailing from the Pawar family of Mangsuli. Their firstborn, Sambhaji, was born in 1971, followed by their younger son, Maloji, in 1976. Sambhaji pursued an MBA and is now happily married to Sanyogeetaraje, with whom he shares a son named Shahaji. Maloji earned his B.A. degree and exchanged vows with Madhurimaraje, with whom he has a daughter and a son named Yashashwini and Yashraj, respectively. Yashashwini completed her studies at Regent’s University, London, and is presently pursuing further education at the University of Columbia, New York, USA. Sambhaji received a nomination to the Rajyasabha, while Maloji served as the representative for Kolhapur in the Vidhansabha of Maharashtra.

Doctorate

The year 2018 saw another milestone in his life. The Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) was conferred on Shri Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj, by the D. Y. Patil education society, Deemed to be University. The citation applauds Maharaj as a renowned social activist and educationist, who has created a great impact on the masses by his notable work towards the cause of Social Commitment.

Several Institutions he is affiliated with:

  1. PRESIDENT, Deccan Education Society, PUNE
  2. PRESIDENT, All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society, PUNE
  3. PRESIDENT, Shri Shivaji Maratha Society, PUNE
  4. PRESIDENT and PATRON-IN-CHIEF, Shri Shahu Shikshan Sanstha, Dasara Chowk, KOLHAPUR
  5. PRESIDENT of the Muslim Boarding, Dasara Chowk, KOLHAPUR
  6. CHAIRMAN, Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum Trust, New Palace, KOLHAPUR
  7. CHAIRMAN, Maharaja Shahaji Chhatrapati Zoo Trust, KOLHAPUR
  8. CHAIRMAN, Rajaram Chhatrapati Memorial Education Trust, New Palace, KOLHAPUR
  9. PATRON-IN-CHIEF, The Kolhapur Sports Association, KOLHAPUR
  10. PATRON-IN-CHIEF, Shahaji Chhatrapati Shooting and Conservation Club, KOLHAPUR
  11. CHIEF PATRON, Prince Shivaji Boarding, KOLHAPUR
  12. PATRON, History Circle, KOLHAPUR
  13. PATRON-IN-CHIEF, Maharashtra Itihas Prabhodhini, KOLHAPUR
  14. CHAIRMAN, Shahaji Chhatrapati Physical Education Trust, KOLHAPUR
  15. PATRON-IN-CHIEF, Rajarshi Shahu Chhatrapati Krutadnyata Pratishthan, KOLHAPUR
  16. CHIEF PATRON, Maji Sainik Pratishthan, KOLHAPUR
  17. CHAIRMAN, Kolhapur Stud Farm PVT. LTD., KOLHAPUR
  18. MEMBER, Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. MUMBAI – PUNE
  19. LIFE MEMBER, National Horse Breeding Society of India, PUNE
  20. LIFE MEMBER, National Rifle Association of India, NEW DELHI
  21. HON. MEMBER, Army Officers’ Institute, Colaba, MUMBAI
  22. HON. MEMBER, Residency Club, KOLHAPUR
  23. HON. MEMBER, Army Officers’ Institute, KOLHAPUR
  24. LIFE MEMBER, Equestrian Federation of India, NEW DELHI
  25. MEMBER, Club Mahindra, CHENNAI
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