Shivaji VII (22 November 1941 – 28 September 1946) was a Maharaja of Kolhapur from the Bhonsle dynasty, reigning from 1941 to 1946. He was from the Satara branch of the Bhonsle dynasty, and had been appointed to the vacant Kolhapur throne from birth, as Rajaram III had only left a daughter. Being so very young, he took no position in ruling the state, which was administered under a regency during his lifetime. He died at the age of 4 in 1946, and was succeeded by Shahaji II.

Shivaji VII
Maharaja of Kolhapur
Reign31 December 1941 – 28 September 1946
PredecessorRajaram III
SuccessorShahaji II
Born(1941-11-22)22 November 1941
Died28 September 1946(1946-09-28) (aged 4)
Bombay, British Raj
ReligionHinduism

His full name was His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant Rajashri Shivaji VII Chhatrapati Maharaj Sahib Bahadur.

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Shivaji VII
Bhonsle Dynasty (Kolhapur line)
Born: 22 November 1941 Died: 28 September 1946
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Rajaram III
(as Maharaja of Kolhapur)
Maharaja of Kolhapur
1941–1946
Succeeded by