Ranoji Scindia
Founder of Scindia dynasty (c. 1700–1745) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ranoji Shinde was the founder of the Scindia dynasty, a Maratha clan that produced outstanding Maratha military commanders during the 18th century. Later the Scindia served as vassals of the British from the northern Princely state of Gwalior.
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Ranoji Scindia | |
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Reign | 1731–3 July 1745 |
Successor | Jayappaji Rao Scindia |
Born | c. 1700 |
Died | 3 July 1745(1745-07-03) (aged 44–45) Shujalpur, Malwa |
Spouse | Maina Bai Chima Bai |
Issue | Jayappaji Rao Scindia Dattaji Rao Scindia Jyotiba Rao Scindia Tukoji Rao Scindia Mahadji Shinde |
House | Scindia |
Father | Jankoji Shinde (I) |
Religion | Hinduism |
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Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
Rank | Senapati |
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