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Jivajirao Scindia

1916–1961 · 20th century · Also known as George Jivajirao Scindia

Jivajirao Scindia was the last ruling maharaja of Gwalior, reigning from 1925. He acceded to India in 1947 and in 1948 became Rajpramukh of Madhya Bharat, the union of Gwalior, Indore and the smaller states of Malwa, serving until it merged into Madhya Pradesh in 1956. His wife Vijaya Raje Scindia and descendants became prominent in Indian politics.

Jivajirao Scindia
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Gwalior StateMadhya Bharat

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