Ranoji Scindia

ModernGeneralIndia1700 — 1745

Founder of Scindia dynasty of Gwalior.

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Quick Facts

Born

1700

Died

1745

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score57.0

Ranoji Scindia — Complete Timeline

1726 AD

Appointed Subedar of MalwaPolitical Action◆ Major

Ranoji Scindia was appointed as the Maratha subedar of Malwa by Peshwa Baji Rao I. This gave him control over a large territory and laid the foundation for the Scindia dynasty of Gwalior.

Maratha EmpireMalwaScindia Dynasty

Impact: regionalconstructive

1737 AD

Battle of DelhiWar◆ Major

Ranoji Scindia participated in the Maratha raid on Delhi under Baji Rao I. The attack on the Mughal capital demonstrated Maratha power and led to the extraction of tribute.

Maratha-Mughal WarsDelhiRaid

Impact: national

1739 AD

Battle of VasaiWar

Ranoji Scindia fought alongside Malhar Rao Holkar in the siege of Vasai against the Portuguese. The victory ended Portuguese control in the Konkan region.

Maratha-Portuguese WarsSiegeKonkan

Impact: regional

1740 AD

Founded Gwalior as CapitalPolitical Action◆ Major

Ranoji Scindia established his capital at Gwalior, fortifying the Gwalior Fort and building a palace. This city became the center of Scindia power for over a century.

FoundingGwaliorScindia Dynasty

Impact: regionalconstructive

1745 AD

Death in BattleWar

Ranoji Scindia was killed in a battle against the Nizam of Hyderabad's forces near the Narmada River. His death occurred during a Maratha campaign to expand into the Deccan.

DeathBattleMaratha-Nizam Wars

Impact: regionaltragic