Jankoji Rao Scindia II

Jankoji Rao Scindia II (1805 – 7 February 1843), was Maharaja of Gwalior (r. 1827 – 1843).

[1] Daulat Rao Scindia died in Lashkar, Gwalior, on 21 March 1827, without an heir (his only son Madhorao Scindia died when 8 months old, in Gwalior in 1812).

On his death bed, he left the state and succession in the hands of the British Government, noting his desire that his widow Baiza Bai was to be treated with respect.

Jankoji was adopted by Baiza Bai, and ascended the throne on 18 June 1827.

Jankoji reigned under the regency of Baiza Bai until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers in December 1832.