Ahilyabai Holkar (1725 – 1795)
The Holkar Queen of Malwa Kingdom was commemorated on her 299th birth anniversary.
About Ahilyabhai Holkar
- Born in Ahmednagar (Maharashtra)
- She took control of Malwa in 1754 after her husband’s (Khande Rao) death (Battle of Kumbher)
Key Contributions
- City of Maheshwar became a literary, musical, artistic and industrial centre
- She helped establish a textile industry now home to famous Maheshwari sarees.
- She was instrumental in spreading the message of dharma and propagating industrialization in her kingdom.
- She restored various temples including Kashi Vishwanath, Omkareshwar etc.
Values
- Courage, Compassion, Great administrator etc.