Mppsc, Paper-4, Part-A, Unit-1, (Upadated_2024-25), §Devi Ahilyabai Holkar§
§Introduction :- 1) She was born in Chondi (Maharashtra). 2) Devi Ahilya is also known as - " Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar ". 3) She was married to Khanderao Holkar in 1773 at the age of 8 years. 4) Her husband Khanderao was killed in the " Battle of Kumbhar ", leaving her a widow at the age of 29years . 5) Now, her "Father-in-law" : Malhar Rao Holkar had been her strongest pillar of support at the time. 6)Now, Ahilya's son Malerao Holkar ascending the throne under her legacy. 7)Her only son a Malerao too died, a few months into his rule in 1767 . 8) Now, she took matters into her own hands. she petitioned the peshwa after her son's death, to take over the administration herself. 9) Now, she became the 'Queen of Malwa" . §Some crucial works & achievements of Devi Ahilya :- 1) She was famous for built numerous buildings , forts , temples & roads and gave donations to many Hindu tem...