Ahilyabai Holkar
Queen · Gemini
About
Ahilyabai Holkar was the Holkar queen of the Maratha Malwa kingdom, ruling from Maheshwar. She is remembered for her administration and for commissioning the construction and restoration of numerous temples, ghats and public works across India.
Family
Spouse
- Khande Rao Holkar not in the catalogue yet
Child
- Male Rao Holkar not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Also known as
- Indore, Rani Ahalya Bai Holkar, Ahlia Bai, Ahuliya Baie, Ahilya Bai Holkar
- Born
- May 31, 1725
- Birthplace
- Jamkhed
Known for
- Ruler of the Malwa kingdom (Holkar dynasty)
- Rebuilding of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
- Somnath Temple restoration
Trivia & fun facts
- She moved her capital to Maheshwar on the banks of the Narmada river.
- She funded the construction and repair of temples and ghats at pilgrimage sites across India.