| Ranoji Scindia | |
|---|---|
| 1st Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior | |
 A plaque outside Shaniwar Wada in Pune | |
| Reign | 1731–3 July 1745 |
| Successor | Mahadji Scindia |
| Born | c. 1700 |
| Died | 3 July 1745 (aged 44–45) Shujalpur, Malwa |
| Spouse | Maina Bai Chima Bai |
| Issue | Jayappaji Rao Scindia Dattaji Rao Scindia Jyotiba Rao Scindia Tukoji Rao Scindia Mahadji Scindia |
| House | Scindia |
| Father | Jankoji Scindia (I) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Signature | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Maratha Empire |
| Rank | Senapati |
| Battles / wars | |
Ranoji Scindia was the founder of the Scindia dynasty, a gifted military commander under whose leadership Malwa was conquered. Scindia dynasty rose to prominence in the 18th century and went on to dominate India as one of the most prominent powers due to their influential presence in Delhi and their highly modernised army.[1]
- ^ Scindia, Ranoji. "Scindia Research Centre". The Jai Vilas Palace Museum.