Chikka Devaraja
| Chikka Devaraja | |||||
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| Maharaja of Mysore | |||||
| Reign | 28 February 1673 – 16 November 1704 | ||||
| Predecessor | Dodda Kempadevaraja (paternal uncle) | ||||
| Successor | Kanthirava Narasaraja II (son) | ||||
| Born | 22 September 1645 | ||||
| Died | 16 November 1704 (aged 59) | ||||
| Issue | Kanthirava Narasaraja II | ||||
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| House | Wodeyar | ||||
| Father | Dodda Devaraja | ||||
Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar II (22 September 1645 – 16 November 1704) was the fourteenth maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1673 to 1704. During this time, Mysore saw further significant expansion after his predecessors. During his rule, centralised military power increased to an unprecedented degree for the region. He also fought battles against maratha king Sambhaji. Aurangzeb made him ally to counter Marathas. Earlier in battle Chikka devraja was winning because of venom arrows but later Sambhaji develop leather suit for his soldiers which lead to victory of Marathas. After losing the war Chikka devraja paid huge amount to Marathas.