Shivaji II & Tarabai (1700-1707) – GK

Shivaji II & Tarabai (1700-1707)

After the death of Rajaram, the Maratha empire was divided into two parts – Satara under Shahu and Kolhapur under Tarabai and Shivaji II.

Early Life

• 9 June 1696: Shivaji Bhonsle II was born.
• His father was Rajaram I.
• His mother was Tarabai.
• He was the fourth Chhatrapati King of the Maratha empire.

Reign

1. 1700: After the death of Rajaram, Shivaji II ascended the throne.
2. But in the real sense, all the governance was handled by his mother Tarabai.
3. 1701-1706: After Jinji, Aurangzeb continued to attack other Maratha forts.
4. At this critical moment, Tarabai led the Marathas.
5. Tarabai appointed Balaji Vishwanath (who was a Brahmin) as a Peshwa (prime minister) to assist in managing the kingdom.
6. 1707: Shivaji II’s cousin Shahu was released from the Mughla after the death of Aurangzeb.
7. Sahu challenged Tarabai for the next king of the empire.
8. 12 October 1707: Shahu defeated Tarabai in the Battle of Khed.
9. Tarabai set up a small different court of the empire at Kolhapur.
10. 1710-1714: Shivaji II served as king in this part (Kolhapur).
11. 1714: Shivaji II’s stepmother Rajasbai dethrone him.
12. 1714: Rajasbai put his son Sambhaji II on the throne of Kolhapur.
13. 14 March 1726: At the age of 29 Shivaji II died of smallpox.