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Madho Rao Scindia

1876–1925 · 20th century · Also known as Madho Rao Scindia I

Madho Rao Scindia was Maharaja of Gwalior from 1886 to 1925, succeeding his father Jayajirao Scindia. He modernised the state's administration and promoted railways, industry, schools and irrigation, including the narrow-gauge Gwalior Light Railway. He was a close ally of British rule in India and one of the leading princes of his time.

Madho Rao Scindia
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Gwalior State

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