Raghunathrao Shankarrao Gandekar

Raghunathrao Shankarrao Gandekar
KCIE KGSJM KECM KGCM DD
Meherban Shrimant Raja (ruler of Bhor), Madar-ul-Maham (Most faithful ruler)
11th Raja of Bhor State
Reign18 July 1922 – 8 March 1948
Coronation18 July 1922, Bhor Rajwada
PredecessorShankarrao Chimnajirao Gandekar (father)
SuccessorSadashivrao Raghunathrao Gandekar (son)
Born20 September 1878
Bhor, Bhor State, British India
Died27 August 1951(1951-08-27) (aged 72)
Bhor Rajwada, Bhor, Bombay state, India
Spouse
  • Gangutaisaheb (1 June 1893 – 1907)
  • Laxmibai Ranisaheb
IssueRaja Shrimant Sadashivrao Ragunathrao
Anandrao Raghunathrao
Narayanrao Raghunathrao
Vijayadevi
HouseGandekar
FatherShankarrao Chimnajirao Gandekar
MotherJijibai
ReligionHinduism

Raja Sir Raghunathrao Shankarrao Gandekar (also known as Babasaheb Pandit Pant Sachiv) KCIE, KGSJM, KECM, KGCM, DD (20 September 1878 – 27 August 1951) was the 11th ruler of the princely state of Bhor of British Raj during the reign (1922–1951). During his reign, he implemented many reforms such as abolition of untouchability, freedom of association and introduction of representative government. He signed the accession to the Indian Union on 8 March 1948 which ended the separate existence of Bhor state.