Manaji Rao Scindia
Manaji Rao Scindia, popularly known as Manaji Phakde, was the legitimate heir of the eldest branch of the House of Scindia, but was passed over by Madhavrao I, who appointed his brother Mahadaji Shinde to succeed.
In 1780, he joined forces with the Chhatrapati of Kolhapur against the Peshwa government.