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
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.
The Holkars were the ruling house of the Indore State of the Maratha Confederacy, and earlier held the rank of Subahdar under Peshwa Baji Rao I of the Maratha Empire. When the Maratha Confederacy bega
Malhar Rao Holkar
…by Shrimant Peshwa Bajirao I to help spread Maratha rule to the northern states, and was given the estate of Indore to rule. He was the founder of the Holkar dynasty that ruled Malwa. Malhar Rao Holkar was born on 16 March 1693 to deshgavda Khandu Ji Holkar into a Marathi Dhangar - kuruba family in Murum village…
Coat of arms of Indore State
A Statue of Ahilyabai Holkar at Datta Temple
The gate of Rajwada, royal palace of the Holkar dynasty, Indore