Pratap Singh of Satara
Pratap Singh (Marathi: प्रताप सिंह भोंसले; 18 January 1793 – 14 October 1847) was the eighth and last Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy from 1808 to 1818, when he surrendered to the British during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. He was also the Raja of Satara from 1818 until 1839, when he was replaced with Shahaji of Satara by the British.[1][2] DescentHe was born in the Bhonsle dynasty that were of the Bhonsle clan and Maratha caste.[3] Early lifePratap Singh was born on 18 January 1793, as the eldest son of Shahu II of Satara, whom he succeeded, and a descendant of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom.[2] ReignPratap Singh ascended the throne on 3 May 1808, after his father's death. He ruled until he was deposed by the British in 1818, during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. After signing a treaty with East India Company the same year, he ruled as the Raja of Satara from 1818 until 1839, when he was replaced with Shahaji of Satara by the company.[4][2] Exile and deathOn being dethroned the company in 1839, he was exiled to Benares State and granted an allowance for his maintenance. Rango Bapuji Gupte, a loyal Sardar to him, long fought unsuccessful legal battles in London on his behalf. He died in Benares on 14 October 1847. SuccessionHe was succeeded by his brother, Appa Saheb, under the title Shreemant Maharaj Shaji Raja Chhatrapati of Satara. Appa Saheb then became known as Raja Shahaji.[2] References
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