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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.
The Scindia dynasty was founded by Ranoji Scindia, who was the son of Jankojirao Scindia, the Patil of Kanherkhed, a village in Satara District, Maharashtra. Peshwa Baji Rao's career saw the strengthening of the Maratha Empire. Ranoji was in charge of the Maratha conquests in Malwa in 1726. Ranoji established his capital at Ujjain in 1731.
In 1722, Ranoji was made the Commander of the Maratha Army that went to Malwa. The Scindia dynasty started after the Marathas conquered Malwa in 1731 with the Shindes granted 30% of the revenue of the newly acquired territory; and His Highness Maharaja Ranojirao Shinde established Ujjain as his Headquarters. About the Housemaster:
Scindia fulfilled the dream of late Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to conquer Delhi. By conquering Delhi, Scindia also glorified the name of his father Kailashwasi Ranoji Scindia and Mahadji’s martyr brothers.
From royalty to politics, a hard-hitting look at the history of one of the greatest dynasties of India, mired in wars, public disputes and property contentions.
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The Scindia dynasty, a 300-year-old royal house, is perhaps the only family in India which is known not just for its unlimited riches and never-ending popularity but also for its immense social service, mainly through politics.
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Mar 16, 2020 · The founder of the dynasty, Ranoji Scindia joined the Maratha army as a humble soldier in 1720 and rose to become one of the most important Generals of Peshwa Bajirao I, the man credited with the expansion of the Marathas in the 18th century.
