Sardar Mahadik family Gwalior
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The Sardar Mahadik Family of the Gwalior state, is amongst one of the notable blue blooded princely maratha family with honors of morchal and masnad, also known as panchkuli maratha family of India. Their blood line is derived from the Sisodia
Rajput clan from north India. Founded by Shrimant Yashwant Rao Mahadik, he came to Gwalior from the Deccan along with Maharaja Mahadji Rao Scindia as one of his most trusted adherent and companion. The Sardar Mahadik family of Gwalior have been the Sardars and loyal chieftains of the Maharaja Scindia Family (rulers of Gwalior) for the longest time. Mahadiks are a branch of migrated Rajput rulers of Chittoud of Rajputana. The Mahadik's served as chieftains and Sardars under the sultanates of Deccan. Later, they served the Maratha Empire and are related to the kings of Gwalior, Satara, Kolhapur and Nagpur's Bhosale branches and also several prominent Maratha families such as the Rane Family of Sankli Goa.
, A high rank in those days. He fought many notable battles such as the one against the Rana of Ghaur.
He was conferred with the tittle of Sardar Mahadik of Gwalior State and was handed over a jaghir
and assigned a seat of honor on the right hand side in the Durbar of Maharaja of Gwalior (Scindia's). At that time the emperor of Delhi was imprisoned by Ghulam Quadir, Mahadji Rao Scindia went to Delhi accompanied by Yashwant Rao Mahadik, and succeeded in capturing Ghulam Qadir. Yashwant Rao Mahadik was later killed in a battle at Ramghur. The Maharaj Scindia had lost one of his most valued Sardar. On hearing of the death of Yashwant Rao Mahadik, Mahadji Scindia went to the Sardars tent and appointed his son Jan Rao Mahadik to Succeed him, allowing Jan Rao all his fathers rights and privileges as Sardar of Gwalior State.
. Later after Maharaja Madhaji Scidia died and Daulat Rao Scindia succeeded him, Jan Rao Mahadik retired (he went back to Deccan and lived there in his village Ninam near Satara, where he died)from the sardarship and his brother Kethroji Rao Mahadik assumed the responsibility as guardian Sardar until he was succeeded by his third son Hanumant Rao Mahadik (who was adopted by his elder brother Jan Rao Mahadik as his son and heir).
. On accession to the Sardarship, his Highness the maharaja Scindia granted him a pearl neckless and a sarpaitch. Daulat Rao Mahadik was very much liked by all those who came in contact with him. He was very religious, conscientious, upright and just in all his dealings with his fellow men and residents of his Jhagir in Dightan (Dhar District of M.P). He had one daughter and one son, his son Krishna Rao Mahadik later succeeded him as the Sardar in the court of Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia I.
As a minister of Gwalior state he wrote a book Forwarded by Radha Kamal Mukerjee of Lucknow known as Economic Planning for Gwalior, which is still referred to in various universities around the world. Later on in his old age he was Entangled in a court case involving a land dispute in Poona. Whilst fighting the case in the sessions court of Bombay during which he died in 1967, leaving behind five daughters Asha Devi Mahadik(Phalke), Laxmi Devi Mahadik(Ghorpade of Deshing), Vijay Laxi Devi Mahadik (Bhonsle of Hera Belgaum), Nandani Devi Mahadik(Phalke Senior of Gwalior) and Sharadni Devi Mahadik(Mane of Bangalore) and a son Sadashiv Rao Mahadik. It is believed that he took his own life for reasons unknown. His deceased body was brought back to Gwalior and then he was cremated in Gwalior at Gol Pahadia(The Official chattri of Sardar Mahadik).
Sardar K.D Mahadik With his five daughters, son, son-in-laws, grand children and wife
After his marriage he worked for century mills in Bombay working at their head office at industry house, Church gate. Then he was called by Rajmata Vijyaraje Scindia and became the first chief secretary to maharaja Scindia at Gwalior. He was Director of K.B Bank of Scindia and later on the Vice-Governor of Reserve Bank of India Mr. Adarkher appointed him as a special officer of the bank. Then he resigned and retired he started looking after his own estate and wealth after the death of his father whom he supported till last, he is with one daughter Gayatriraje Mahadik (Puar, Dewas senior) now the maharani of Dewas Married to Maharaj Tukoji Rao Puar and a son Yashwant Rao Mahadik-II married to Vrushalidevi Gaekwad daughter of Rajendrasinh and Gayatridevi Gaekwad from the prominent family of Archit Rao Gaekwad of Baroda. Yashwant Rao Mahadik-II and Vrushalidevi Mahadik have two children, Daulat Rao Mahadik-II and Anushkadevi Mahadik.
Gayatriraje Puar- Daughter of Sardar Sadashiv Rao Mahadik, Current Maharani Dewas(senior)
Standing (from left): Yuvraj Vikram Sinh Puar, Yashwant Rao Mahadik - II, Sardar Sadashiv Rao Mahadik, Daulat Rao Mahadik - II, Maharaj Tukoji Rao Puar of Dewas.
Sitting on chairs (from left): Rajkumari Kanikaraje Puar, Maharani Gayatriraje Puar of Dewas, Lady Girjadevi Mahadik, Vrushalidevi Mahadik, Kumari Anushkadevi Mahadik.
Vrushalidevi Mahadik, wife of Yashwant Rao Mahadik - II
Sisodia
The Sisodia are Chattari Rajputs of the Suryavanshi lineage who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. Prior to Rana Hamir the clan was known as Gehlot or Guhilot. In 1303 CE Alla-ud-din Khilji attacked Chittor...
Rajput clan from north India. Founded by Shrimant Yashwant Rao Mahadik, he came to Gwalior from the Deccan along with Maharaja Mahadji Rao Scindia as one of his most trusted adherent and companion. The Sardar Mahadik family of Gwalior have been the Sardars and loyal chieftains of the Maharaja Scindia Family (rulers of Gwalior) for the longest time. Mahadiks are a branch of migrated Rajput rulers of Chittoud of Rajputana. The Mahadik's served as chieftains and Sardars under the sultanates of Deccan. Later, they served the Maratha Empire and are related to the kings of Gwalior, Satara, Kolhapur and Nagpur's Bhosale branches and also several prominent Maratha families such as the Rane Family of Sankli Goa.
Sardar Yashwant Rao Mahadik
The founder of the Mahadik family in Gwalior, he came to Gwalior (M.P) from the Deccan with His Highness Maharaja Mahadji Rao Scindia. On arriving in Gwalior he was appointed officer in charge of 1,200 cavalryCavalry
Cavalry or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Cavalry were historically the third oldest and the most mobile of the combat arms...
, A high rank in those days. He fought many notable battles such as the one against the Rana of Ghaur.
He was conferred with the tittle of Sardar Mahadik of Gwalior State and was handed over a jaghir
Jaghir
A jaghir was a governance bestowed on Indian regional governors by their emperors. The jaghir composed of a smaller district within the empire, and was managed by the regional governor, or Jaghirdar....
and assigned a seat of honor on the right hand side in the Durbar of Maharaja of Gwalior (Scindia's). At that time the emperor of Delhi was imprisoned by Ghulam Quadir, Mahadji Rao Scindia went to Delhi accompanied by Yashwant Rao Mahadik, and succeeded in capturing Ghulam Qadir. Yashwant Rao Mahadik was later killed in a battle at Ramghur. The Maharaj Scindia had lost one of his most valued Sardar. On hearing of the death of Yashwant Rao Mahadik, Mahadji Scindia went to the Sardars tent and appointed his son Jan Rao Mahadik to Succeed him, allowing Jan Rao all his fathers rights and privileges as Sardar of Gwalior State.
Sardar Jan Rao Mahadik
Sardar Jan Rao Mahadik travelled to the Deccan (Maharashrta) with Mahadji Rao Scindia to visit the peshwaPeshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
. Later after Maharaja Madhaji Scidia died and Daulat Rao Scindia succeeded him, Jan Rao Mahadik retired (he went back to Deccan and lived there in his village Ninam near Satara, where he died)from the sardarship and his brother Kethroji Rao Mahadik assumed the responsibility as guardian Sardar until he was succeeded by his third son Hanumant Rao Mahadik (who was adopted by his elder brother Jan Rao Mahadik as his son and heir).
Sardar Hanumant Rao Mahadik
Born in the year 1816 Sardar Hanumant Rao Mahadik was the Sardar in the court of Jankoji Rao Scindia. He died in the year 1886, and was succeeded by his Son Daulat Rao Mahadik.Sardar Daulat Rao Mahadik
Sardar Daulat Rao Mahadik was born in the year 1860 in the village of Ninam, in SataraSatara
Satara is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. The town is 2320 ft. above sea-level, near the confluence of the Krishna and its tributary river Venna. The city was the capital of the Maratha empire in the 17th century, hence one of the the historical cities of...
. On accession to the Sardarship, his Highness the maharaja Scindia granted him a pearl neckless and a sarpaitch. Daulat Rao Mahadik was very much liked by all those who came in contact with him. He was very religious, conscientious, upright and just in all his dealings with his fellow men and residents of his Jhagir in Dightan (Dhar District of M.P). He had one daughter and one son, his son Krishna Rao Mahadik later succeeded him as the Sardar in the court of Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia I.
Sardar (Lt. Col) Krishna Rao Mahadik
Lt.Col. Sardar Krishna Rao Mahadik was born on 12 June 1902 in Gwalior. He studied in The Sardar School now know as The Scindia School in Gwalior and then did his diploma course from Mayo College, Ajmer. After his return he was married to Gunwantabai Mahadik the younger sister of Maharani Gajraraje Scindia, wife of Madhav Rao Scindia (Senior) daughter of Rao Rana Shrimant Satrojirao Vithalrao Rane [Bala Sahib], Sar Desai of Sankli, in Goa . His first assignment was collector of Guna of Gwalior state. After that he became the General Manager of Gwalior power house and later on appointed in Gwalior and British army in Artillery section after training as Lieutenant colonel. Later on he became Commerce, Industries and Communication Minister of Gwalior State at the time of Maharaja Jivaji Rao Scindia during merger of Gwalior state into the union of India. He was finance minister and went to America for negotiation with the President and took part in the princely conference representing Maharaja Gwalior during the merger.As a minister of Gwalior state he wrote a book Forwarded by Radha Kamal Mukerjee of Lucknow known as Economic Planning for Gwalior, which is still referred to in various universities around the world. Later on in his old age he was Entangled in a court case involving a land dispute in Poona. Whilst fighting the case in the sessions court of Bombay during which he died in 1967, leaving behind five daughters Asha Devi Mahadik(Phalke), Laxmi Devi Mahadik(Ghorpade of Deshing), Vijay Laxi Devi Mahadik (Bhonsle of Hera Belgaum), Nandani Devi Mahadik(Phalke Senior of Gwalior) and Sharadni Devi Mahadik(Mane of Bangalore) and a son Sadashiv Rao Mahadik. It is believed that he took his own life for reasons unknown. His deceased body was brought back to Gwalior and then he was cremated in Gwalior at Gol Pahadia(The Official chattri of Sardar Mahadik).
Sardar K.D Mahadik With his five daughters, son, son-in-laws, grand children and wife
Sardar Sadashiv Rao Mahadik
Sardar Sadashiv Rao Mahadik was born on 13 August 1937 in Gwalior. Current head of the Mahadik family, He Studied at home Arya Samaj school, Misshills school and then went to Scindia school in the 3rd standard and passed his 10th standard in 1954 he joined Victoria college now known as Laxmibai college and did his B.Com in 1959 and then went to New York, U.S.A to do his MBA from New York University on Rector Street in 1959. He passed out and was working in America as an export manager of the American east India Company, Wall Street. He then returned to India in 1961 and was married to a Maratha girl called Kanchan Mala Mahagonker named Girjadevi Mahadik after.After his marriage he worked for century mills in Bombay working at their head office at industry house, Church gate. Then he was called by Rajmata Vijyaraje Scindia and became the first chief secretary to maharaja Scindia at Gwalior. He was Director of K.B Bank of Scindia and later on the Vice-Governor of Reserve Bank of India Mr. Adarkher appointed him as a special officer of the bank. Then he resigned and retired he started looking after his own estate and wealth after the death of his father whom he supported till last, he is with one daughter Gayatriraje Mahadik (Puar, Dewas senior) now the maharani of Dewas Married to Maharaj Tukoji Rao Puar and a son Yashwant Rao Mahadik-II married to Vrushalidevi Gaekwad daughter of Rajendrasinh and Gayatridevi Gaekwad from the prominent family of Archit Rao Gaekwad of Baroda. Yashwant Rao Mahadik-II and Vrushalidevi Mahadik have two children, Daulat Rao Mahadik-II and Anushkadevi Mahadik.
Gayatriraje Puar- Daughter of Sardar Sadashiv Rao Mahadik, Current Maharani Dewas(senior)
Standing (from left): Yuvraj Vikram Sinh Puar, Yashwant Rao Mahadik - II, Sardar Sadashiv Rao Mahadik, Daulat Rao Mahadik - II, Maharaj Tukoji Rao Puar of Dewas.
Sitting on chairs (from left): Rajkumari Kanikaraje Puar, Maharani Gayatriraje Puar of Dewas, Lady Girjadevi Mahadik, Vrushalidevi Mahadik, Kumari Anushkadevi Mahadik.
Vrushalidevi Mahadik, wife of Yashwant Rao Mahadik - II