Ranoji Scindia founded the Gwalior state around 1726 under Peshwa Bajirao I. Originally serving as one of the Peshwa’s trusted commanders, he was granted territories in Malwa, where he established the Scindia rule. His leadership laid the foundation of the Gwalior kingdom, which later grew in strength under Mahadji Scindia and became a major Maratha power. Answer: (C) Ranoji Scindia
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The Gwalior state was founded by Ranoji Scindia in 1726 during the reign of Peshwa Bajirao I. Ranoji served as one of Bajirao’s most capable military commanders. For his loyalty and military successes, he was granted territories in Malwa, where he established his administrative base at Ujjain, laying the foundations of the Scindia dynasty. Although later rulers like Mahadji Scindia expanded and consolidated the state, the credit for founding the Gwalior kingdom goes entirely to Ranoji. His establishment of the Scindia rule transformed Gwalior into one of the most powerful Maratha princely states in northern India.