Q. Who founded the Holkar dynasty in Indore?
Answer: Malhar Rao Holkar
Notes: Holkar dynasty in Indore was founded by Malhar Rao Holkar (1693–1766), a Maratha general appointed by Peshwa Baji Rao I, who established his rule in the Malwa region in the 1730s, making Indore the seat of his power and the start of the prominent Holkar lineage. He began constructing the iconic Rajwada Palace in Indore around 1747, solidifying his rule.