1. Serfoji I, spelt as Sarabhoji I Bhonsle, was the son of the Maratha ruler of Thanjavur Ekoji I and the Raja of Thanjavur from 1712 to 1728.
10 Facts About Serfoji I
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Serfoji I was the third Raja of the Bhonsle dynasty of Thanjavur.
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Serfoji I consolidated the hold of Marathas over Thanjavur and patronised arts and literature.
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Serfoji I supported the cause of Bhavani Shankar and placed him on the throne.
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Serfoji I sat upon the platform and prayed to the Goddess Abhirami to save him.
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Serfoji I cut off one rope after another in succession on completion of each verse of his prayer.
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The reign of Serfoji I was known for literary works of considerable significance.
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Serfoji I is presented as a pious and charitable monarch.
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Serfoji I endowed Brahmanas with agraharams like Mangamatam in Tiruverkadu and Sarabhojirajapuram in Tirukkadaiyur.
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Serfoji I did not have a legitimate male offspring of his own.