Ranoji Scindia

Ranoji Scindia
Sardar
A plaque outside Shaniwar Wada in Pune
Reign	1731–1745
Successor	Jayappaji Rao Scindia
Born	c. 1700
Died	3 July 1745(1745-07-03) (aged 44–45) Shujalpur, Malwa
Spouse	Maina Bai Chima Bai
Issue	Jayappaji Rao Scindia Dattaji Rao Scindia Jyotiba Rao Scindia Tukoji Rao Scindia Mahadji Shinde
House	Scindia
Father	Jankoji Shinde (I)
Religion	Hinduism
Signature
Military career
Allegiance	Maratha Empire
Rank	Senapati
Battles/wars	Battle of Palkhed Battle of Dabhoi Battle of Mandsaur Battle of Vasai Battle of Bhopal Rampura Campaign

Ranoji Shinde was the founder of the Scindia dynasty, a Maratha clan that produced outstanding Maratha military commanders during the 18th century. Later the Scindia served as vassals of the British from the northern Princely state of Gwalior.