Chamaraja Wodeyar IX
| Chamaraja Wodeyar IX | |
|---|---|
| Raja of Mysore | |
| Reign | 1776 – 1796 |
| Coronation | 27 September 1776, Seringapatam |
| Born | 28 February 1774 Chamarajanagar |
| Died | 17 April 1796 Royal Palace, Seringapatam |
| Issue | Krishnaraja Wodeyar III |
| Dynasty | Wodeyar dynasty |
| Father | Chikka Devaraj Urs |
| Mother | Honnajamma |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Srimad Rajadhiraja Raja Paramisvara Raja Martanda Paraudha Pratapapatimavira Narapati Mahisura Simhasanarudharagiruva Maharaja Shri Khasa Chamaraja Wodeyar IX (28 February 1774 – 17 April 1796) or Chamaraja Wadiyar IX, was the Raja of Mysore (r.1776 – 1796). He was the father of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III.
He was a son of Chikka Devaraj Urs. of Arikuthara of the Karugahalli family．After the death of Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII He was adopted by Maharani Lakshmi Ammani Devi, widow of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
He reigned under the control of the Muslim Sarvadhikaris, Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, like ex-Raja Krishanaraja Wodeyar II, Nanjaraja Wodeyar and Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII.
In January 1786, when Tipu Sultan seized total power, he established the new state of Khudadad, and assumed the title of Padshah.
After Tipu seized total power, the Raja died of smallpox (or was murdered by Tipu) at the Royal Palace of Seringapatam, 17 April 1796.
Tipu Sultan deposed the Wodeyar dynasty and became sole king of Mysore Sultanate until his death in 1799.
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