A year-long commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the coronation of Maharaja Serfoji II, the scion of the Bhosle dynasty, who ruled over the dominions of the Maratha principality of Thanjavur from 1798-1832, opened this week. The celebration has put the spotlight on the multi-faceted personality who made Thanjavur a byword for cultural and scientific accomplishments.
The celebration, launched on June 29, is being hosted by Sri Jayamala Rani Charitable and Educational Trust (SJRCET), in collaboration with Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Saraswathi Mahal Library and Raja’s Chathram Administration. The erstwhile royal family of Thanjavur hopes the events will revive interest in Serfoji’s prolific work as administrator and innovator.
