Shahu II of Satara
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| Shahu II | |
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| Maharaj | |
Early 19th century portrait of Shahu II. | |
| Chhatrapati of the Marathas | |
| Reign | 11 December 1777 – 3 May 1808 |
| Predecessor | Rajaram II |
| Successor | Pratap Singh |
| Peshwa | Baji Rao II |
| Born | 1763 Wavi, Nashik, Maratha Confederacy (present-day Nashik district, Maharashtra, India) |
| Died | 3 May 1808 (aged 44–45) Satara, Maratha Confederacy (present-day Maharashtra, India) |
| House | Bhonsale |
| Father | Vithoji Bhonsle Rajaram II (adoptive) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Shahu II (Shahu Bhonsle, Marathi pronunciation: [Śāhū Bhoṅsle]; 1763 – 3 May 1808[1]) was the seventh Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy from 1777 until his death in 1808.[1] During his reign, the Marathas won the First Anglo-Maratha War, but lost the Second Anglo-Maratha War. Mahadaji Shinde and the Peshwa were his closest counterparts. He died shortly afterwards.
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