A benevolent ruler, he was instrumental in the uplifting of the dalits and depressed castes in his state.

He also established the Kolhapur High Court, modern housing developments, an updated water-supply system, free primary education and higher-level female education.

As he only left a daughter "Princess Padmaraje Raghujiraje Kadambande of Fort Torkhed, Dist.

Nandurbar at his death, he was succeeded by a distant relation, Shivaji VII.

After Shahaji II, People of Kolhapur State wanted Grandchild of Shrimant Rajaram & Son of Princess Padmaraje Kadambande, Shrimant Rajwardhan Raghujiraje Kadambande to succeed the Throne of Kolhapur being the direct descendant of Rajarshi Shahu & Rajaram.