Gwalior State [SEP] inception
its fort. The state was founded in the early 18th century by Ranoji Sindhia, as part of the Maratha Confederacy. Under Mahadji Sindhia (1761–1794) Gwalior State became a leading power in Central India, and dominated the affairs of the confederacy. The Anglo-Maratha Wars brought Gwalior State under British suzerainty, so that it became a princely state of the British Indian Empire. Gwalior was the largest state in the Central India Agency, under the political supervision of a Resident at Gwalior. In 1936, the Gwalior residency was
Tour matches.
- Board President's XI v Australians at Bangalore, 30 Aug-1 Sep 1986 – match drawn. Geoff Marsh scored a century and Matthews took five wickets in the game.
- Bombay v Australians at Gwalior, 3-5 Sep 1986 – match drawn. Greg Ritchie scored a century as opener and Matthews made 99.
- Indian Under-25 XI v Australians at Chandigarh, 12-14 Sep 1986 – match drawn
- Delhi v Australians at Baroda, 10-12 Oct 1986 – match drawn