Jayajirao Scindia

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Jayajirao Scindia GCB, GCSI, CIE (19 January 1834 – 20 June 1886) of the Scindia dynasty of Maratha Confederacy was the last independent ruling Maharaja of Gwalior State during the British rule from 1843 to 1886. Scindia dynasty was the only dynasty that maintained semi-autonomous status during the British Raj. That means they can collect chauth (taxes) from their subordinate rulers (including Mughals) and were not required to pay it back to the Britishers except for certain grants. During the reign of Jayajirao Scindia, the Scindia Dynasty along with the Holkars of Indore were the protectorates of the British East India Company.

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