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Manaji Rao Scindia, popularly known as Manaji Phakde, was the legitimate heir of the eldest branch of the House of Scindia, but was passed over by Madhavrao I, who appointed his brother Mahadaji Shinde to succeed.[1]
| Manaji Rao Scindia | |
|---|---|
| 5th Maharaja of Gwalior | |
| Reign | 10 July 1764 – 18 January 1768 |
| Predecessor | Kadarji Rao Scindia |
| Successor | Mahadaji Shinde |
| Died | 1800 |
| House | Scindia |
| Religion | Hinduism |
In 1780, he joined forces with the Chhatrapati of Kolhapur against the Peshwa government.[2]
References
edit- ↑ Kincaid, C. A. (1917). Ishtur Phakde, A Gallant Englishman and Other Studies (PDF). Bombay: The Times Press. p. 3.
- ↑ "Shrimant Manaji Rao Scindia Bahadur (Manaji Phakde)". The Jai Vilas Palace. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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