[1][2][3] During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he demonstrated loyal attachment to the East India Company.
[5][6] For his valuable service, he received the insignia of KCSI and was later made GCSI in 1869.
[2][4] In 1860, Scindia consented to the construction of a bridge over the Chambal, facilitated by the British Government, as part of the trunk road development on the river's right bank.
[6] Maharaj-Rana also agreed to this arrangement, with the understanding that the construction costs would be shared equally between the two states, they would equally benefit from the net profits, and in case of the bridge's failure, the ferry at Raj ghat would return to Dholpur, while Scindia would retain the ferry at Khantri.
[6] He married Rajauria Maharani Sahiba, the daughter of the Rao of Rajaunia, a scion of the Karauli family and a leading figure in Dholpur.