Raja Wodeyar II
King of Mysore
About Raja Wodeyar II
Lived 1612 – 1638 (aged 26).
Raja Wodeyar II (26 May 1612 – 8 October 1638) was the eleventh Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1637 to 1638. He was the fourth son of Maharaja Raja Wodeyar I.
Reign Raja Wodeyar II's reign was brief. When he ascended the throne after Chamaraja Wodeyar VI's death in 1637, he was only 25. However, he was poisoned on the orders of his dalvoys (commanders-in-chief) in 1638, just a year after coronation. He was succeeded by his cousin, Kanthirava Narasaraja I.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Raja Wodeyar II?
King of Mysore
When was Raja Wodeyar II born?
Raja Wodeyar II was born on 26 May 1612.
When did Raja Wodeyar II die?
Raja Wodeyar II died on 8 October 1638.
What nationality was Raja Wodeyar II?
Raja Wodeyar II's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Mysore.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raja Wodeyar II. https://biography.guide/raja-wodeyar-ii/
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