Ahilyabai, the saintly queen of Maheshwar (Central India) belonged to which dynasty?-
Q. Ahilyabai, the saintly queen of Maheshwar (Central India) belonged to which dynasty?-
Answer: Holkar dynasty
Notes: Ahilyabai Holkar was a 18th-century Indian queen and ruler of the Maratha kingdom of Indore. She was born in 1725 in Chondi, a village in the state of Maharashtra, and was married to Khanderao Holkar, the Maharaja of Indore. After the death of her husband, Ahilyabai Holkar assumed the reins of the kingdom and ruled for over three decades. She is remembered for her military successes, her administrative skills, and her religious and charitable works. Ahilyabai Holkar was a highly regarded ruler and is still celebrated in India for her many achievements. She was a great pioneer and builder of Hindu temples. She built a lot of temples and Dharamshalas throughout India.

 

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