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TANJORE

(Thanjavur)

The Bhonsle Dynasty

GENEALOGY

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1787-1793 and 1798-1832 H.H. Choladesadhipati Shrimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Serfoji II [Sarabhoji] Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore. b. 24^th September 1777, educ. privately at Madras. Adopted by H.H. Choladesadhipati Shrimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Tuloji II [Tulajaji] Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore on 23^rd January 1787 and succeeded on his death later that same year. Reigned under the Regency of his adoptive uncle, until his adoption was declared invalid by the Governor of Madras in 1793, and his uncle proclaimed as ruler in his stead. Restored and formally installed at Tanjore Fort, 29^th June 1798. Resigned the administration of his principality in perpetuity to the HEIC in return for a pension of 100,000 star pagodas and one fifth of the land revenues, together with jurisdiction over the fort and palace areas, 26^th November 1799. A polymath, proficient in Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian, English, French, German, Danish, Greek, Dutch and Latin. His interests lay more in intellectual, literary and scientific pursuits than in the cares of administration. He greatly expanded the historic treasure of the Saraswati Mahal library, established printing presses, published a number of books on a variety of learned subjects, studied medicine, treated medical complaints and practised surgery, including pioneering eye treatments and cataract operations. Mbr. Royal Asiatic Soc. (MRAS), etc. m. two wives, including (a) H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Avubai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahiba (d. after 1855). He also had twenty-four concubines. He d. at the Sadar Mahal, Tanjore Fort, 7^th March 1832, having had issue, one son and five daughters:

1) H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Shivaji Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore (s/o Avubai) - see below.
1) Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Sulochanabai Raje Sahib Mohite. m. Sri Mesjirao Sahib Mohite. She had issue, one son and one daughter.
2) Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rajammabai Raje Sahib Mohite. m. Sri Jivaji Govindrao Mohite. She had issue. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
3) Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Kamatchibai Raje Sahib Mahadick. m. Sri Atmaram Raje Mahadick. She had issue, including a daughter:
- i) Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Yamunabai Raje Sahib Chhatrapati Maharaj. m. Srimant Rajasri Rajaram Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Senior Prince of Tanjore, adopted son and heir of Srimant Rajasri Shivaji III Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Senior Prince of Tanjore. She had issue, three sons - see below.
4) Srimant … bai Raje Sahib Ghatge. m. Sri Abajirao Ghatge, Serjirao, of Tanjore. She had issue, including a daughter:
- i) H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Umambabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib. m. before 1832, as his second wife (never consumated), H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Shivaji Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore (d. suddenly, at Tanjore Fort, 30^th October 1855), only son of H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Sarabhoji [Serfoji] II Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore, by his second wife, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Avubai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib - see below.
5) Srimant … bai Raje Sahib Chhatrapati Maharaj. m. ?

1832 - 1855 H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Shivaji Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore, only son of H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Sarabhoji [Serfoji] II Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore, by his second wife, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Avubai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father to the titular dignity of Raja of Tanjore, 7^th March 1832. Installed on the gadi at the Durbar Hall, Tanjore Fort, 17^th March 1832. He patronised scholars, embellished the Saraswati Mahal Library, and promoted the temple and religious art. m. (first) before 1827, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Saidambabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib (d. at Tanjore Fort, 1848), daughter of Sri Mesjirao Sahib Mohite, by his wife Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rajammabai Raje Sahib Mohite, second daughter of H.H. Meherban Srimant Maharaja Sri Sarabhoji [Serfoji] II Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore. m. (second) before 1832 (never consumated), H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Umambabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib (d.s.p. at Tanjore Fort), daughter of Sri Abajirao Ghatge, Serjirao, by his wife, a daughter of H.H. Meherban Srimant Maharaja Sri Sarabhoji [Serfoji] II Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore. m. (third) at Tanjore Fort, 1833, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Chimambabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib (d.s.p. at Tanjore Fort, 1842). m. (fourth) at Tanjore Fort, 1852, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Gouramabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib. m. (fifth) at Tanjore Fort, 1852, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Jijambabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib (d. after February 1909). m. (sixth) at Tanjore Fort, 1852, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Ramakumarambabai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib (d. after February 1909). m. (seventh) at Tanjore Fort, 1852, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Dipamba Bai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahiba. m. (eighth) at Tanjore Fort, 1852, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Matusri Kamakshiamma Bai Chhatrapati Maharani Sahib. m. at Tanjore Fort, 1852, at the same ceremony as his previous five wives, twelve other ladies. He d. suddenly at Sadar Mahal, Tanjore Fort, 29^th October 1855, having had issue, two daughters:

1) Princess Sri Rajasa Baja Ammani Rajurajbai Raje Sahib. b. at the Sadar Mahal, Tanjore Fort, 1827 (d/o Saidamba Bai), educ. privately. An invalid, she resigned her rights in favour of her younger sister. m. at Tanjore Fort, 1837, H.E. Vazratmoh Rajashri Raja Sakharamrao Sahib Chavan Mohite, Amirrao, Prince Consort of Tanjore (m. second, at Tanjore Fort, March 1860, her younger sister Princess Vijaya Mohana Muktamba Bai Ammani Raje Sahib). She d.s.p. before 1855.
2) H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Chiranjiva Vijaya Mohana Muktambabai Ammani Raje Sahib Chhatrapati, Princess of Tanjore (d/o Saidamba Bai) - see below.

Maharaja Shivaji Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj also left issue, six natural sons and eleven natural daughters.

Maharaja Shivaji Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, adopted a son and successor:

1) Srimant Rajasri Serforji III Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati. His succession to the state of Tanjore was not recognised by the GOI, according to the doctrine of lapse then in force. He had issue, two sons:
- a) Srimant Rajasri Shivaji III Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Senior Prince of Tanjore. He had issue, one son:
  - i) Srimant Shahaji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle. He d.s.p.
- b) Srimant Rajasri Pratapsimhaji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Junior Prince of Tanjore. m. two wives. He had issue:
  - i) Srimant Rajasri Rajaram Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Senior Prince of Tanjore (s/o the first wife). Adopted by his paternal uncle and succeeded him as Senior Prince of Tanjore. m. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Yamunabai Raje Sahib Bhonsle, daughter of Sri Atmaram Raje Mahadick, by his wife, Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Kamatchibai Raje Sahib, third daughter of H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Serforji Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore. He had issue, three sons:
    - (1) Srimant Rajasri Shivaji IV Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Senior Prince of Tanjore. m. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Vijaya Raje Sahib Bhonsle, a lady from Kolhapur. He d. at Tanjore, 1985, having had issue, two sons and two daughters, including:
      - (a) Srimant Rajasri Babaji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati, Senior Prince of Tanjore. b. at Tanjore, 1969, educ. (B.Eng.). Underwent training in preservation methods at the Madras Museum, hereditary trustee of 88 temples. Convenor INTACH (Thanjavur Chapter), Life Mbr. Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library, etc. m. 1997, Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Gayatri Raje Sahib Bhonsle, niece of H.H. Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Srimant Maharaja Ranjitsinhrao Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda. He has issue, two daughters.
    - (2) Srimant Vikramsinhji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle.
    - (3) Srimant Shahaji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle.
  - ii) Srimant Serforji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle. He had issue, one son:
    - (1) Srimant Sambhaji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle
  - iii) Srimant Venkatji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle.
  - iv) Srimant Thukoji Rajah Sahib Bhonsle.
  - v) Srimant Tulajendra Rajah Pratapsimha Bhosale Chhatrapati, Junior Prince of Tanjore (s/o the second wife). Author of "Rajah Serfoji-II, with a short history of Thanjavur Mahrattas" (1995). Mng. Trustee of the Raja Serfoj II Memorial Hall 1997. He d. at the Sadar Mahal, Tanjore, shortly before 15^th January 2000, having had issue, four sons and one daughter, including:
    - (1) Srimant Shivaji V Rajah Tulajendra Bhosale Chhatrapati, Junior Prince of Tanjore. Employed with Indian Overseas Bank Ltd. Mng. Trustee of the Raja Serfoj II Memorial Hall, Life Mbr. Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library, Exec. Mbr. Thanjavur Art Gallery Soc., Thanjavur Choultry Trust, etc.

1855 - 1885 H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Chiranjiva Vijaya Mohana Muktambabai Ammani Raje Sahib Chhatrapati, Princess of Tanjore, CI (1.1.1878). b. at the Sadir Mahal, Tanjore Fort, 1846, youngest daughter of H.H. Choladesadhipati Srimant Rajasri Maharaja Kshatrapati Sri Shivaji II Raje Sahib Bhonsle Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Tanjore, by his first wife, H.H. Srimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Saidambabai Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib, educ. privately. Recognised as titular successor to her father, 30^th October 1855. Granted a personal salute of 13-guns, 8^thDecember 1874. Rcvd: Prince of Wales's (1876) and KIH (1877) gold medals. m. at Tanjore Fort, March 1860, H.E. Vazratmoh Raja Sri Sakharamrao Sahib Chavan Mohite [Mapillai Sahib], Amir Rao, Prince Consort of Tanjore (d.s.p.), widower of her elder sister, Princess Sri Rajasha Baja Ammani Rajuraj Bai Sahib. She d.s.p. at the Sadar Mahal, Tanjore Fort, 31^st January 1885, having adopted a son and successor:

1) Srimant Chiranjiva Shambhusinghjirao Sahib. Adopted by the Princess of Tanjore and succeeded to her properties after her death, 31^st January 1885. The adoption and succession were not recognised by the government of India, who consequently refused to allow him to bear the styles and titles of his predecessors. He d. at the Sadar Mahal, Tanjore, 1891.

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