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- Ahilyabai Holkar, the Queen of the Kingdom of Malwa (1725–1795), was a superb leader.
- She was born in 1725 in the Indian state of Maharashtra in the village of Chondi and is more commonly referred to as Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar.
- She was Mankoji Shinde (a member of the Dhangar community and the local patil) daughter.
- She received her education from her father, and she grew up leading a modest, religious life.
- Her future was eternally altered, and in the 18th century she rose to become the monarch of Malwa.
- Malhar Rao Holkar, who was then a commander in Peshwa Bajirao’s army, was captivated by the young Ahilyadevi’s morals and straightforwardness.
- She became a bride in the prestigious Maratha community of the Holkars when she got married to his son Khande Rao.
- When Ahilyabai’s husband was killed in the battle of Kumbher in 1754, she was educated in political and military issues.
- She asked the Peshwa to give her the authority to take charge of the region’s administration following Malhar Rao’s passing.
- Rani Ahilyadevi assumed control of the government in 1766 and ruled Malwa.
