Career
He ruled from 1838 to 1866. During his reign, he was granted a personal salute of 19 guns with a hereditary salute of 17 guns. He was succeeded by Rajaram I. Shivaji III married twice: 1.
Her Highness Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Sundrabai Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle (1835–1866).
Married at Kolhapur in 1847 and had two sons: 1. Shrimant Yuvraj Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle (24 August 1848 – March 1849) 2.
Shriman Maharajkumar. (no name) (1855–1857) 2.
Her Highness Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Ahilyabai Barodekarin Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle (1842–1895).
Daughter of Maharaja Ganpatrao Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda. Married at Baroda 1854 and had one son: Shriman Maharajkumar..(no name) (1858–1863) 1830–1838: Sriman Yuvraj Shivaji Chhatrapati Maharaj Bhonsle.