Jankoji Rao Scindia II
Jankoji Rao Scindia II (1805 – 7 February 1843), was Maharaja of Gwalior (r. 1827 – 1843).
| Jankoji Rao Scindia II | |
|---|---|
| Maharajah of Gwalior | |
 Jankoji Rao Scindia II | |
 8th Maratha Maharaja of Gwalior | |
| Reign | 21 March 1827 — 7 February 1843 |
| Predecessor | Daulat Rao Sindhia |
| Successor | Jayajirao Scindia |
| Born | 1805 Gwalior, Gwalior State, Maratha Confederacy |
| Died | 7 February 1843 (aged 38) Gwalior, Gwalior State |
| Father | Patloji Rao Scindia |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Life
Jankoji Rao was born in 1805 as Mugat Rao Scindia, son of Patloji Rao Scindia, by his wife, the sister of Krishnaji Rao Kadam, sometime Regent of Gwalior.
Daulat Rao Scindia died in Lashkar, Gwalior, on 21 March 1827, without 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. Baiza Bai was the queen of Gwalior from 21 March 1827 to 17 June 1827. 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. Jankoji died at Lashkar on 7 February 1843.