Scindia

The Scindia (also Sindia, or Shinde Sindhia ) was an influential Maratha dynasty in India. Your family ruled in the 18th to 20th century the princely state of Gwalior, but also played in the politics of independent India still have a role.

Founder of the dynasty and of the princely state was Ranojirao Scindia (reigned 1731-45 ). After the Third Marathenkrieg they were forced to recognize British sovereignty over Gwalior. George Jivajirao Scindia (reigned 1925-47 ) was the last Maharaja of Gwalior.

Other personalities

• Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia (born 1971 ), Indian politician
• Madhavrao Scindia (1945-2001), Indian politician

• Dynasty (India)
• Noble family