Ahilyabai Holkar
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Ahilyabai Holkar, also spelled Ahalya Bai, Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was the Holkar Queen of the Malwa kingdom. She was later ruling queen of Indore within the Maratha Empire. She established Maheshwar
Ahilyabai Holkar on a 2025 stamp of India
Maheshwar Fort
The Rajwada Palace was the official residence of the Holkars during the reign of Ahilyabai.
Current Kashi Vishwanath Temple built by Ahilyabai in 1780.
Malhar Rao Holkar
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Malhar Rao Holkar was a noble subedar of the Maratha Empire and the first Ruler of Indore from 1732 until his death in 1766. He was one of the early officers along with Ranoji Scindia, appointed by Sh
Ahilyabai Holkar
…socio-cultural projects, while also contributing to the growth of Indian architecture. After the deaths of her husband Khanderao Holkar and father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar, Ahilyabai undertook the affairs of the Holkar dynasty. She defended Indore against invasions and personally led armies into battle, with her brother-in-law…
Malhar Rao Holkar, Contemporary Painting c. 1770 from Bundi, Rajasthan
Chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar, built by his daughter-in-law Ahilya Bai Holkar, at Alampur, Madhya Pradesh.
Back view of Malhar Rao Holkar's Chhatrisamadhi at Alampur, Madhya Pradesh.