Ahilyabai Holkar was the queen of Malwa and wife of Khanderao Holkar
Ahilyabai Holkar was the queen of Malwa and wife of Khanderao Holkar
She became widow at the age of 29 when Khanderao died in a battle.
She became widow at the age of 29 when Khanderao died in a battle.
She wanted to be sati after the death of his husband.
She wanted to be sati after the death of his husband.
But her father in law stopped him from doing that.
But her father in law stopped him from doing that.
After this, she took the reigns of Holkar Kingdom in her hands.
After this, she took the reigns of Holkar Kingdom in her hands.
At this time, Peshwa announced that he has taken over the Holkar kingdom.
At this time, Peshwa announced that he has taken over the Holkar kingdom.
In a letter to Peshwa, she said her army of women was enough to scare his huge army.
In a letter to Peshwa, she said her army of women was enough to scare his huge army.
After this, Peshwa dropped his idea of capturing Holkar Kingdom.
After this, Peshwa dropped his idea of capturing Holkar Kingdom.
Ahilya was also the 1st Female teacher of India.
Ahilya was also the 1st Female teacher of India.
In her rule, Bhil and Gond tribes used to live peacefully.
In her rule, Bhil and Gond tribes used to live peacefully.
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