Mahadaji Shinde, later known as Mahadji Scindia or Madhava Rao Scindia, was a Maratha statesman and general who served as the Maharaja of Gwalior from 1768 to 1794. He was the fifth and the youngest s
Portrait by James Wales, c. 1792
Planquin gifted to Shinde from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II at Jai Vilas Palace Museum, Gwalior
Seals authorizing Mahadji Shinde as Wakil-i-Mutalik of the Mughal Empire
Badshahi Panjaa - Hand, a dignity conferred upon Mahadji Shinde by the Mughal Emperor
Madhavrao I, also known as Madhavrao Ballal Bhat, was the ninth Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, ruling from 1761 until his death in 1772. He was the second son of Balaji Baji Rao and the grandson of Baj
A handwritten letter by Madhavrao I
Continued letter by Madhavrao I
Memorial commemorating Madhavrao I at Peshwe Park in Pune, India
Cremation of Madhavrao I and sati of his wife Ramabai