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The Scindia Dynasty

GENEALOGY

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1843 - 1886 General H.H. Ali Jah, Umdat ul-Umara, Hisam us-Sultanat, Mukhtar ul-Mulk, Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan, Wala Shikoh, Muhtasham-i-Dauran, Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Sir Jayaji Rao Scindia Bahadur, Shrinath, Mansur-i-Zaman, Fidvi-i-Hazrat-i-Malika-i-Mua'zzama-i-Rafi-ud-Darja-i-Inglistan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, GCB (m 1.1.1877), GCSI (25.6.1861), CIE (1.1.1878). b. 19^th January 1835, as Shrimant Kumar Bhagirath Rao Scindia, son of Shrimant Sardar Hanwant Rao Scindia, by his wife, the sister of Shrimant Sardar Devrao Jadhav [Mama Sahib], educ. privately. Adopted by H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Tarabai Raje Sahib, Regent of Gwalior and widow of H.H. Maharaja Jankoji Rao Scindia, 7^th February 1843. Ascended the gadi, at Lashkar, 22^nd February 1843. Installed, 20^th January 1844. Reigned under the regency of his adopted mother until he attained his majority, 19^th January 1845. Granted the titles of Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan, Wala Shikoh, and Muhtasham-i-Dauran. Raised to a permanent salute of 19-guns, 1^st November 1861. Attended the Imperial Durbar at Delhi, where he received an additional salute of 2-guns, and the rank of a full General in the British Army, 1^st January 1877. Rcvd: Prince of Wales's gold medal (1876) and KIH gold medal (1877). m. (first) at Lashkar, 19^th May 1843, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Chimnabai Raje Sahib Scindia (b. 1836; d. 15^th August 1880), daughter of Ihtiram ud-Daula, Imarat Mahal, Sardar Krishnaji Rao Kadam [Mama Sahib], Muzaffar Jang Bahadur, sometime Regent of Gwalior. m. (second) at Gwalior, 18xx, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Lakshmibai Raje Sahib Scindia (d. at Gwalior), daughter of Sardar Bahaji Rao Gujar, of Ratnagiri. m. (third) at Gwalior, 29^th November 1873, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Babuibai Raje Sahib Scindia, alias Rajkumari Shrimant Lakshmibai Raje Sahib Bhonsle (b. at Sawantwadi, 27^th August 1857; d. at Gwalior, 4^th September 1894), only daughter of Shrimant Ramchandra Sawant [Bhau Sahib] Raje Sahib Bhonsle, of Sawantwadi, by his first wife, Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Lakshmibai Raje Bhonsle, daughter of Shrimant Hanmathrao Nimbalkar. m. (fourth) at Parsen, in Gurd, February 1875, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Sakhyabai Raje Sahib Scindia Bahadur, CI (1.1.1891) (b. 16^th October 1862; d. at Sapri, 9^th September 1919), Regent of Gwalior 17^th August 1886 to 15^th December 1894, Colonel-in-Chief 1^st Jivaji Gwalior Lancers and of the 1^st Maharani Sakhya Raja's Own Gwalior Infantry, daughter of Sardar Sir Krishna Rao [Bapu Sahib] Jadhav, Feroz Jang Bahadur, KCIE. He d. at Jai Vilas Palace, Lashkar, 20^th June 1886, having had issue, five sons and four daughters:

1) Yuvaraja Maharaj Shrimant … Rao Scindia Bahadur. He d. in infancy.
2) Yuvaraja Maharaj Shrimant … Rao Scindia Bahadur. He d. in infancy.
3) Yuvaraja Maharaj Shrimant … Rao Scindia Bahadur. b. at Lashkar, ca 17^th September 1860 and d. young.
4) Yuvaraja Maharaj Shrimant Madho Rao Scindia Bahadur, who succeeded as H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Sir Madho Rao Scindia Bahadur, Maharaja of Gwalior (s/o Sakhya Bai) - see below.
5) Maharajkumar Shrimant …Rao Scindia Bahadur. b. at Gwalior, 3^rd July 1881 and d. shortly afterwards.
1) Maharajkumari Shrimant Tara Rajebai Maharaje Sahib Scindia [H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Tarabai Raje Sahib Puar, Rani of Dewas (Senior)] (d/o Chimna Bai). m. at Gwalior, 1864, H.H. Kshatriya Kulavatana Sapta Sahasra Senapati Pratinidhi, Meherban Shrimant Raja Krishnaji Rao II Rukmangad Rao [Baba Sahib] Puar, Raja of Dewas (Senior) (b. 1850; d. 12^th October 1899), third son of third son of Shrimant Sardar Madhav Rao Puar, Vishwasrao Bahadur, of Supa, and adopted son of H.H. Kshatriya Kulavatana Sapta Sahasra Senapati Pratinidhi, Meherban Shrimant Raja Rukmangad Rao Tukoji Rao [Khase Sahib] Puar, Raja of Dewas (Senior). She d.s.p. at Dewas, 1^st April 1894 - see Dewas (Senior).Copyright© Christopher Buyers
2) Maharajkumari Shrimant Gunvantabai Maharaje Sahib Scindia [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Gunvanta Maharaje Sahib Shitole]. m. at Gwalior, 1886, Umdat ul-Mulk, Raj Rajendra Raja Ramchandrarao [Bawa Sahib] Shitole, Desmukh, Rustam Jang Bahadur (b. 1849; d. 2^nd June 1902), Mbr. Cncl. of Regency 1886-1894, son of Sardar Narsinhrao Shitole. She d. 1893, having had issue, a son:
- a) Colonel Umdat ul-Mulk, Raj Rajendra Sardar Maloji Narsinhrao Shitole, Desmukh, Rustam Jang Bahadur, educ. Sardar's Sch., Gwalior Fort. Cdr. Scindia's Irregular Troops and Huzurut, Pagnavisi and Ekkan regiments 1917-1919, Presdt. Lashkar Municipality 1919-1922 & 1936-1937, Presdt. Maratha Educational Conf. at Kalyan 1922, Master of Ceremonies 1922-1928, Muntazim Jagirdaran 1928-1934, Minister w/o Portfolio 1937-1938, for Police 1938-1940, and for Industry, Commerce & Communications 1940. Rcvd: Scindia Medal (1912), Coron. medals (1911 & 1937), and Silver Jubilee medal (1935). He d. after 1969.
3) Maharajkumari Shrimant Manubai Maharaje Sahib Scindia [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Manubai Maharaje Sahib, Lady Shitole]. b. at Gwalior, 1876 (d/o Babui Bai). m. at Gwalior, 31^st April 1889, Colonel Amir ul-Umara, Sardar Sir Appaji Rao [Appa Sahib] Shitole, Desmukh, Sena Hardoo Bahadur, Sah Shri Ankliker, KBE, CIE (b. 1874; d. 28^th January 1936).
4) Maharajkumari Shrimant … Maharaje Sahib Scindia. b. at Lashkar, 25^th September 1878 (d/o Babui Bai) and d. at Gwalior 29^th October 1879. Copyright© Christopher Buyers

Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia also adopted two sons:

1) Maharaja Kumar Shrimant Ganpat Rao Scindia Bahadur, educ. privately. Adopted 1865. Heir Apparent 1865-1876. He d. at Lashkar, 1889.
2) Maharaja Kumar Shrimant … Rao Scindia Bahadur, educ. Deccan Coll., Poona.

Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia also had issue, one natural son:

1) Sardar Balwant Rao [Bhaiya Sahib] Scindia, Madar ul-Moham, CVO (11.11.1911). b. at Lashkar, 1854, educ. Daly Coll., Indore. Sometime acting Chief Minister and ADC to his father 1872, MSC, Public Works Member of the Council of Regency 1888-1894. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar silver medals (1903 and 1911). He d. at Gwalior, 21^st May 1925.

1886 - 1925 Lieutenant-General H.H. Ali Jah, Umdat ul-Umara, Hisam us-Sultanat, Mukhtar ul-Mulk, Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan, Wala Shikoh, Muhtasham-i-Dauran, Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Sir Madho Rao Scindia Bahadur, Shrinath, Mansur-i-Zaman, Fidvi-i-Hazrat-i-Malika-i-Mua'zzama-i-Rafi-ud-Darja-i-Inglistan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, GCSI (25.5.1895), GCVO (31.12.1902), GBE (c.4.12.1917), KIH 1^st Class (23.5.1900). b. at Lashkar, 20^th October 1876, fourth and eldest surviving son of General H.H. Ali Jah, Umdat ul-Umara, Hisam us-Sultanat, Mukhtar ul-Mulk, Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan, Wala Shikoh, Muhtasham-i-Dauran, Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Sir Jayaji Rao Scindia Bahadur, Shrinath, Mansur-i-Zaman, Fidvi-i-Hazrat-i-Malika-i-Mua'zzama-i-Rafi-ud-Darja-i-Inglistan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, GCB, GCSI, CIE, by his fourth wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Sakhyabai Raje Sahib Scindia Bahadur, CI, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 20^th June 1886, and reigned under a Council of Regency, until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers, 15^th December 1894. Granted a personal salute of 21-guns, 12^th December 1911 (made hereditary 1917). Served in the Tirah expedition 1896, Hon. Col. IA 21/5/1898, served in the Boxer rebellion as Orderly Ofcr. to GOC British Forces in North China 1901, prom. Hon. Maj-Gen. 1/1/1910, and Hon Lieut-Gen. 1/1/1918. Hon Colonel 1^st The Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) 1/1/1906. Hon Extra ADC to the King-Emperors Edward VII 1/7/1901 and George V 4/6/1910. Colonel-in-Chief of the 3^rd Maharaja Madho Scindia's Own Gwalior Lancers and of the 3^rd Maharaja Madho Scindia's Own Gwalior Infantry. Attended the Coronation of the King-Emperor Edward VII at Westminster Abbey in Lodnon 1902, Delhi Durbar in 1903, Coronation of the King-Emperor George V in 1911, and Delhi Durbar in 1911. Rcvd: China Medal (1901), Coron. (1902 & 1911), and Delhi Durbar gold medals (1903 & 1911), DGBStJ (25.11.1911), GC of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous of Hesse (24.1.1903). m. (first) at Gwalior, 2^nd January 1891 H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Chinkubai Raje Sahib Scindia, CI (4.6.1928) (d. 23^rd November 1931), Regent from 5^th June 1925 until her death, Colonel-in-Chief 2^nd Ali Jah Gwalior Lancers, 1902, daughter of Sardar Madho Rao Balwant Rao [Bhau Sahib] Mohite, of Satara in the Bombay Presidency. m. (second) at Gwalior, 8^th May 1913, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Gajrabai Raje Sahib Scindia (d. at Bombay 13^th January 1943), Regent and Presdt of the Council of Regency from 23^rd November 1931 to 22^nd November 1936, rcvd: Silver Jubilee (1935) and Coron. (1937) medals, daughter of Rao Rana Shrimant Satrojirao Vithalrao Rane [Bala Sahib], Sar Desai of Sankli, in Goa, Portuguese India. He d. at Paris, France, 5^th June 1925 (cremated Père La Chaise Cemetery) having had issue, one son and one daughter:

1) Yuvaraja Maharaj Shrimant George Jivaji Rao Scindia Bahadur, who succeeded as H.H. Ali Jah, Umdat ul-Umara, Hisam us-Sultanat, Mukhtar ul-Mulk, Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan Wala Shikoh, Muhtasham-i-Dauran, Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Sir George Jivaji Rao Scindia Bahadur, Shrinath, Mansur-i-Zaman, Fidvi-i-Hazrat-i-Malika-i-Mua'zzama-i-Rafi-ud-Darja-i-Inglistan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior (s/o Gajra Raje) - see below. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
1) Maharajkumari Shrimant Mary Kambabai Raje Sahib [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Shanta Devi Raje Sahib Bhonsle, Rani of Akalkot]. b. at Gwalior, 14^th November 1914 (d/o Gajra Raje) (for whom the Queen-Empress Mary stood sponsor), educ. privately. m. at Gwalior, 23^rd February 1934, as his first wife, Raja Shrimant Vijayasinhrao Fatehsinhrao Raje Sahib Bhonsle, Raja of Akalkot (b. at Akalkot, 13^th December 1915; d.s.p. at Bombay, 10^th April 1952), eldest son of Captain Raja Shrimant Fatehsinghrao III Shahajrao [Bapu Sahib] Bhonsle, Raja of Akalkot by his wife Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Tarabai Raje Sahib Bhonsle, KIH, daughter of Meherban Shrimant Sir Pirajirao [Bapu Sahib] Ghatge, Sarje Rao Vazarat, Ma-ab, Chief of Kagal (Senior), KBE, CSI, CIE. She d. (s.p.) at Bombay, from a pierced lung received in a motor accident caused by a whirlwind near Akalkot, 19^th March 1934 - see India Non-salute (Akalkot).

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