Early Life and Ascension:
Born: Ahilyabai Holkar was born in 1725 in the village of Chondi in present-day Maharashtra, India.
Marriage and Early Tragedy: She married Khanderao Holkar and later faced personal tragedy with the untimely death of her husband and her father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar.
Reign and Administration:
Ascension to Power: Ahilyabai became the ruler of the Malwa kingdom in 1767 after the death of her son, Male Rao Holkar.
Governance: Her reign, lasting until 1795, is noted for its administrative efficiency, social reforms, and justice. She personally handled the administrat...
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