Q. In which year did Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, ruler of Kolhapur, establish the first college in Maharashtra, known as Kolhapur College?
Answer:
1885
Notes: Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj established Kolhapur College in 1885, making it the first college in Maharashtra. His contributions advanced education, social equality, and public welfare, particularly for underprivileged communities, significantly modernizing Kolhapur and setting educational precedents in the region.