Born in 1892, Princess Indira Raje was the daughter of Sayajirao III ... Her father eventually arranged her engagement to Madho Rao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior, uniting two of the most ...

Indira Gandhi and Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan were present to bless the newlywed couple, and upon marriage, the bride was given a new name – Madhavi Raje Scindia – according to Maratha custom.