The powerful Maratha ruler of Gwalior who led the campaign against Mewar.
Detailed Historical Chronicle
Historical Profile: Mahadji Sindhia
Quick Facts - Reign: 18 January 1768 – 12 February 1794 - Coronation: 18 January 1768 - Predecessor: Manaji Rao Shinde - Successor: Daulat Rao Shinde - Term: 1784–12 February 1794 - Born: 23 December 1730Ujjain, Gwalior State, Maratha India (modern-day Madhya Pradesh, India) - Died: 12 February 1794(1794-02-12) (aged 63)Shinde Chhatri, Pune, Maratha India (modern-day Maharashtra, India) - Spouse: .mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li{margin-bottom:0} Annapurnabai Bhavanibai more... - Issue: Bala BaiChimna Bai - Names: NamesShrimant Madho (Madhoji) Rao ShindeShrimant Madho (Madhoji) Rao Shinde - House: Shinde - Father: Ranoji Rao Shinde - Mother: Chima Bai - Religion: Hinduism - Branch: Maratha Army Gwalior - Rank: Sar-i-Naubat / Senapati Sarnobat Shiledar - Unit: Maratha Infantry Maratha Cavalry Maratha Artillery Pindaris (irregular) - Conflicts: .mw-parser-output .nobold{font-weight:normal}See list .mw-parser-output .treeview ul{padding:0;margin:0}.mw-parser-output .treeview li{padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none;list-style-image:none}.mw-parser-output .treeview li li{background:url("https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Treeview-grey-line.png")no-repeat 0 -2981px;padding-left:21px;text-indent:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .treeview li li:last-child{background-position:0 -5971px}.mw-parser-output .treeview li.emptylineul.mw-empty-elt:first-child+.emptyline,.mw-parser-output .treeview li.emptylineulli:first-child{background-position:0 9px} Nizam-Maratha Conflicts Afghan-Maratha War Third Battle of Panipat Capture of Delhi (1771) Maratha invasion of Rohilkhand Capture of Delhi (1788) First Anglo-Maratha War Battle of Wadgaon Battle of Sironj Gujrat campaign Battle of Sipri Maratha-Rajput Conflicts Battle of Lalsot Battle of Patan Jat-Maratha Conflicts Scindia-Holkar Rivalry
Origins & Lineage He was the fifth and the youngest son of Ranoji Rao Scindia, the founder of the Scindia dynasty. Relations with Sikhs The Maratha-Sikh treaty in 1785 made the small Cis-Sutlej states, autonomous protectorate of the Scindia Dynasty and established Maratha influence once again in the Punjab region. Defeat and execution of Ghulam Qadir Thereafter, a Rohilla warlord named Ghulam Qadir, descendant of the infamously treacherous Najib-ud-Daualh and an ally of Isma'il Beg, captured Delhi, capital of the Mughals and deposed and blinded the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II, placing a puppet on the imperial throne. Later years (1785–1792) Relations with Sikhs The Maratha-Sikh treaty in 1785 made the small Cis-Sutlej states, autonomous protectorate of the Scindia Dynasty and established Maratha influence once again in the Punjab region.
Major Achievements During his reign, Gwalior became the leading state in the Maratha Confederacy and one of the foremost military powers in India. During their short stay, Marathas constructed two temples in the Allahabad city, one of them being the famous Alopi Devi Mandir. Chaurasia says in regards to Mahadaji Shinde's relationship with Shah Alam II that though Shah Alam II was in name the sovereign of India in practice he was a puppet overseen by Mahadaji Shinde. Relations with Sikhs The Maratha-Sikh treaty in 1785 made the small Cis-Sutlej states, autonomous protectorate of the Scindia Dynasty and established Maratha influence once again in the Punjab region.
Conflicts & Wars His role during the First Anglo-Maratha War was greatest from the Maratha side since he defeated the British in the Battle of Wadgaon which resulted in the Treaty of Wadgaon and then again in Central India, singlehandedly, which resulted in the Treaty of Salbai in 1782, where he mediated between the Peshwa and the British. Other achievements He worked with the English during the revolt of 1781 and played an important role in capturing Maharaja Chait Singh of Benares and crushing the revolt Another achievement of Mahadji was his victory over the Nizam of Hyderabad.[citation needed] After making peace with Tipu Sultan of Mysore in 1792, Mahadji is said to have exerted his influence to prevent the completion of an alliance between the British, the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Peshwa against Tipu.[citation needed] Mahadji Shinde had a total of nine wives including: After the Battle of Lakheri, Mahadji was now at the zenith of his power, when he died, at his military camp at Wanawdi near Pune on 12 February 1794. William Dalyrmple states that Sindhia had kept the imperial family starved and quotes a couplet of Shah alam II to Sindhia which states: "Having lost my kingdom and wealth, I am now in your hands, do as you wish"
Battles in Rohilkhand The Marathas invaded Rohilkhand to retaliate against the Rohillas' participation in the Panipat war. Other achievements He worked with the English during the revolt of 1781 and played an important role in capturing Maharaja Chait Singh of Benares and crushing the revolt Another achievement of Mahadji was his victory over the Nizam of Hyderabad.[citation needed] After making peace with Tipu Sultan of Mysore in 1792, Mahadji is said to have exerted his influence to prevent the completion of an alliance between the British, the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Peshwa against Tipu.[citation needed]
Spouses Mahadji Shinde had a total of nine wives including:
Death and legacy After the Battle of Lakheri, Mahadji was now at the zenith of his power, when he died, at his military camp at Wanawdi near Pune on 12 February 1794.
Legacy & Significance Other achievements He worked with the English during the revolt of 1781 and played an important role in capturing Maharaja Chait Singh of Benares and crushing the revolt Another achievement of Mahadji was his victory over the Nizam of Hyderabad.[citation needed] After making peace with Tipu Sultan of Mysore in 1792, Mahadji is said to have exerted his influence to prevent the completion of an alliance between the British, the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Peshwa against Tipu.[citation needed]
Spouses Mahadji Shinde had a total of nine wives including:
Death and legacy After the Battle of Lakheri, Mahadji was now at the zenith of his power, when he died, at his military camp at Wanawdi near Pune on 12 February 1794. During their short stay, Marathas constructed two temples in the Allahabad city, one of them being the famous Alopi Devi Mandir. Relations with Sikhs The Maratha-Sikh treaty in 1785 made the small Cis-Sutlej states, autonomous protectorate of the Scindia Dynasty and established Maratha influence once again in the Punjab region. Other achievements He worked with the English during the revolt of 1781 and played an important role in capturing Maharaja Chait Singh of Benares and crushing the revolt Another achievement of Mahadji was his victory over the Nizam of Hyderabad.[citation needed] After making peace with Tipu Sultan of Mysore in 1792, Mahadji is said to have exerted his influence to prevent the completion of an alliance between the British, the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Peshwa against Tipu.[citation needed] Mahadji Shinde had a total of nine wives including: After the Battle of Lakheri, Mahadji was now at the zenith of his power, when he died, at his military camp at Wanawdi near Pune on 12 February 1794.