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Shivaji of Thanjavur

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with all its retinue in order to conduct a Tatanka-Pratishta ceremony for consecration of the earrings. However a lawsuit delayed the proceedings and the court case along with the ceremonies that followed incurred such heavy debts on the part of the Mutt that they were unable to return to Kumbakonam.
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Raja Shivaji was the only surviving son of Serfoji II when the latter died in 1832. The missionary Heber describes the young Shivaji as a 'pale and sickly child'. However, his health seemed to have got better as he grew up for he is known for his physical and mental attainments. He contributed to the
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and ruled the fortress of Thanjavur and its surroundings from 1832 to 1855. He was the last Raja of Thanjavur known to wield any authority.
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had appeared and ordered him to render due honors to the Mutt. This incident is often referred to as the 'Arrest' of the Kanchi Mutt.
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and gave many useful books. One Varahappaiyar prepared the catalogue for all the manuscripts in the library.
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and his retinue were making their way to Kumbakonam, they were stopped on the banks of the
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But Shivaji is mostly known for the incident related to the 'arrest' of the
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to receive donations from the people. However the Raja staunchly refused.
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At this juncture, the administrator-in-charge of the ceremonies, a young
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Raja Shivaji died on 29 October 1855 after a reign of 22 years.
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On the death of Shivaji, due to the absence of a legitimate
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Last ruling Raja of Thanjavur Maratha kingdom from 1832–1855
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Index

Raja
Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom

Coronation
Issue
Vijaya Mohana Muktamba Bai
Dynasty
Bhonsle
Serfoji II
Hinduism
Marathi
fl.
Bhonsle
Thanjavur
India
Raja Serfoji II
Saraswathi Mahal Library
Kanchi mutt
earrings
Kumbakonam
Trichy
Brahmin
Thanjavur
Shankaracharya
Cauvery
Thiruvaiyaru
sepoys
Lord Shiva
heir
British East India Company

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