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39-729: The chief of the clan was the ruler of the Bhadawar Estate in the region of Bhind in Madhya Pradesh before the Partition of India in 1947. The rulers of Bhadawar commissioned the construction of the Ater Fort , situated near Bhind , which later also served as their ruling seat. The majority of the Bhadaurias today are present in the states of Madhya Pradesh , Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh , Bihar and Delhi . The Badhauria Rajputs mostly worship

78-568: A Sadhvi , or holy woman, After the deaths of her husband Khanderao Holkar , father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar , and son Male Rao Holkar . Ahilyabai undertook the affairs of the Holkar dynasty . She defended Indore against invasions and personally led armies into battle, with her brother-in-law Tukoji Rao Holkar serving as her military commander. Ahilyabai was born into a Marathi Hindu family to Mankoji Shinde and Sushila Shinde in Maharashtra in

117-471: A Almshouse Ujjain(Avantika) : she built four Mandir and a charitable building Kanchipuram : Ganga water annually sent Mathura : she built a Mandir 2 Ghat and one charitable building Ayodhya : She built 4 Ram Mandir and 3 charitable buildings Haridwar(Maya) : a Ghat and a charitable house Varanasi : Refer the above table Badrinath : 5 Dharmashalas and eight charity buildings Jagnath (Puri) : A temple, Almhouse and garden land Here we see

156-469: A postal stamp in honor of Sadhvi's 200th death anniversary on 25 August 1996. Presently the airport at Indore is named " Devi Ahalya Bai Holkar Airport ". The university in Indore city is named as Devi Ahalya University . Not only in her own state but also across India, she is credited with arranging the supply of Ganga water for temples , shrines , Ghats , temple donations, endowments and annual pujas. She

195-564: A hope that he would support me in my old age. Now, will you also leave me, an old man, alone to be drowned in the fathomless ocean? ... Will you also leave me without any support? Still, if you don't want to change your mind, let me die first." This convinced her to choose to live and Malhar Rao thereupon began to train her in military affairs. He died on 20 May 1766 in Alampur. On 23 Aug 1766, Ahilyabai's only son, Male Rao Holkar , became ruler of Indore at age 21 when he received investiture from

234-480: A month. On the march you should arrange for military posts to be located for protection of the road." Ahilbayai's attack was successful. In 1754, Khanderao and Malhar Rao, acting on orders from Mughal Grand Vizier Ghazi ud-Din Khan Feroze Jung III , laid siege to the fort at Kumher , then held by Jat Raja Suraj Mal . Suraj Mal had sided with Safdar Jang , another Mughal vazier who had rebelled against

273-400: A period during which perfect order and good government prevailed and the people prospered. She was a very able ruler and organizer, highly respected during her lifetime, and considered as a saint by a grateful people after her death." "For thirty years her reign of peace, The land in blessing did increase; And she was blessed by every tongue, By stern and gentle, old and young. Yea, even

312-425: A temple service. Impressed by the child's piety and character, Malhar advised his son, Khanderao, to marry her. They were wed in 1733 when he was nine or ten and she was seven or eight. They had a son, Maloji Holkar, in 1745 and a daughter, Muktabai Holkar, in 1748. By the time of Ahilyabai's marriage, her father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar had already risen from a childhood of shepherding to ruling as Subahdar over

351-585: A territory comprising thirty parganas yielding high revenues. From 1748, Malhar Rao's power in Malwa allowed him to play kingmaker in northern and central India and by 1750, he was the de facto ruler of the Maratha Confederacy . He regularly received grants, including monetary tributes , land, and noble titles , from the Peshwa government in recognition of his service to the empire. His land lay north of

390-437: A total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 382 inhabitants per square kilometre (990/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 19.25%. Bhind has a sex ratio of 837 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 64.29%. 25.42% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.01% and 0.36% of the population respectively. Hindi

429-899: Is credited with promoting activities including the repair and addition of several famous temples, notably the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi , the Gauri Somnath Temple in Chola and the construction of the famous Dashashwamedha Ghat in Banaras . The Holkar family was known for avoiding using public cash to meet their personal and family expenses. They possessed their personal funds, which they had accumulated through their private property. Ahilyabai inherited personal funds estimated at sixteen crores rupees at that time. Ahilyabai donated money from her personal resources to charity. The charities of

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468-451: Is divided into 5 sub-divisions and 6 development blocks. Each sub-division headed by a Sub Divisional magistrate. It is further divided into 10 tehsils. Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766. It is marked by carvings. It is built on the pattern of the chhatris of Holkar rulers at Indore . [1] The temple of Hindu Lord Hanuman

507-552: Is inhabited by crocodiles , ghariyals , Ganges dolphins , and migratory birds. A boat cruise is organised by local forest officials. The sanctuary is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Bhind town. Gohad Fort was built by the Bamraulia Jat ruler Singhandev II in 1505. Government offices are currently situated on its premises. This is a temple to the Hindu God Hanuman , believed to possess curing powers. Worshipers go to

546-502: Is situated at Lahar tehsil of Bhind. This place is known as Rawatpura Dham and is under in Lahar tehsil. Ater Fort was built by king Badan Singh Bhadauria from 1664 to 1668. The Fort of Ater is located near Ater town, 35 km (22 mi) from Bhind and 40 km (25 mi) from Porsa Morena. National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the Chambal River, and

585-487: Is the predominant language, spoken by 99.59% of the population. The dominant castes of Bhind are Gadariya, Rajput, Brahmin, Soni, Kushwaha, Kayastha, and Jain with sizeable number of Lodhis and Yadavs. Bhind district administration is headed by the District Magistrate of Bhind. The DM is assisted by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Additional District Magistrates (ADM)  and two Joint Collector. The district

624-558: The Peshwa . Male Rao had reigned for just over six months when he died on 5 April 1767. Malhar Rao's adopted son Tukoji Rao Holkar was then made Subahdar on the payment of a large tribute of Indian rupees and Ahilyabai became the de facto ruler. Historical records show that groups from neighboring states, particularly the Chundawat clan of Jaipur , rebelled during this transfer of power, taking advantage of both Tukoji Rao's absence from

663-585: The Devi Ahilyabai in her territory as well as throughout the Bharata Kanda are too well known. A well-documented account of the expenditure can be found in the "Devasthan classification list 1923 by the Holkar government".   The Holkar government appointed a "Devastahan officer" who travelled far and wide and collected information on the spot. The arrangements made by Devi Ahilya at all the sacred were shown in

702-561: The East. 2. https://forebears.io/surnames/bhadoria This article about an Indian ethnicity or social group is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bhind district Bhind district is a district in the Chambal division of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh . After Independence Bhind became infamous for dacoits who mainly resided in the ravines of chambal. However in

741-533: The Narmadha on both sides of Sahyadri. In 1751, he successfully mediated a major land agreement between the Peshwa and Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur and by 1753, he was considered indispensable. Starting in 1754, Malhar Rao kept Ahilyabai actively involved in diplomacy debates, matters of the kingdom's finances, and other problems of both the Mughal Empire and the Peshwa . Throughout her married life, she

780-648: The Shiva (the destroyer), Surya (the sun god), and Durga (the mother goddess). During the decline of the Mughal Empire , Raja Kalyan Singh Bhadauria obtained possession of the Princely state of Dholpur in the state of Rajasthan . Thus the boundaries of the estate extended up to Gwalior in the South, Dholpur in the West, Mathura , Agra and Etawah in the North and parts of Kanpur in

819-934: The below table Charities connected with the Jyotir-Lingas situation. charity. statement. Part II, P.87 Silver-idol Shak 1834, Bhadrapad Number. Annual payment of Rs. 81/- for 1 worship. (2) Re-installation of Kashi- Vishwanath. (3) 6 Private temples. (4) Temple of the Ganges and 3 temples on the Ghat. (5) Shree Tarkeshwar temple. (6) Dashaswarnedha Ghat. (7) Female Mankarnika Ghat. (8) Dharmashala Rameshwar. (9) Dharmashala Kapildhara. (10) 9 Private Bungalows. (11) Garden-field. (12) Plinth on Shitala Ghat. (13) Dharmashala Uttar Kashi. (14) Establishment ofBramha-puri. Sapta Puri (seven cities) and Char Dham (four quarters) were looked up eventually by Hindus of all castes and creeds in worship and pilgrimage. Dwarka : she built

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858-520: The children at their mother's feet, Are taught such homely rhyming to repeat. In latter days from Brahma came, To rule our land, a noble Dame, Kind was her heart and bright her fame, And Ahilya was her honored name." Collecting oral memories of hers in the 1820s, Sir John Malcolm , the British official most directly concerned with the 'settlement' of central India, seems to have become deeply enamored of her. "Ahilyabai's extraordinary ability won her

897-453: The diplomatic and administrative skills exhibited by Devi. Justice administration was soft but speedy, practical yet spiritual, restraining yet re-forming. She transformed Indore into a progressive city, and build industries and universities . The government of India issued a stamp on 25 August 1996 in celebration of the 200th death anniversary. The Indore airport is named after Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport . The city of Indore named

936-495: The district is 4,459 km (1,722 sq mi). Bhind's soil is drained by the Chambal , Sindh , Kunwari or Kwari , Pahuj and Baisali rivers aided by an extensive canal system. According to the 2011 census Bhind District had a population of 1,703,005, roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia or the US state of Nebraska . This gives it a ranking of 286th in India (out of

975-516: The early 2000s most of the dacoits were killed in encounters with Police or they surrendered. Bhind is surrounded by Agra , Etawah , Jalaun and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh state to the north and the east, and the Madhya Pradesh districts of Datia to the south, Gwalior to the southwest, and Morena to the west. The geography of the district is characterised by uneven ravines, plain fertile fields and scanty forests. The total area of

1014-493: The emperor. Khanderao was inspecting his troops in an open palanquin when he was killed by cannon fire . Devastated by Khanderao's death, Alhiyabai announced she would commit sati , ritualistic suicide on his funeral pyre . Her dismayed subjects begged her to reconsider but she explained that she felt sati was the only way she could fulfill her husband's promise to accompany her all her life. Her father-in-law Malhar Rao begged: "Daughter, my son left me whom I raised with

1053-422: The farmers were at peace and oppression ceased, for each case that came to the queen's notice was dealt with severely. She loved to see her people prosper, and to watch the fine cities grow, and to watch that her subjects were not afraid to display their wealth, lest the ruler should snatch it from them. Far and wide the roads were planted with shady trees, and wells were made, and rest-houses for travelers. The poor,

1092-402: The homeless, the orphaned were all helped according to their needs. The Bhils who had long been the torment of all caravans were routed from their mountain fastnesses and persuaded to settle down as honest farmers. Hindu and Musalman alike revered the famous Queen and prayed for her long life. Her last great sorrow was when her daughter became a Sati upon the death of Yashwantrao Phanse. Ahalya Bai

1131-577: The regard of her subjects and of the other Maratha confederates , including Nana Phadnavis. With the natives of Malwa ... her name is sainted and she has styled an avatar or Incarnation of the Divinity. In the soberest view that can be taken of her character, she certainly appears, within her limited sphere, to have been one of the purest and most exemplary rulers that ever existed." "This great ruler in Indore encouraged all within her realm to do their best, Merchants produced their finest clothes, trade flourished,

1170-504: The region and the widespread devastation wrought by the Third Battle of Panipat and its aftermath. Ahilyabai led Marantha armies against these rebellions and, despite a lack of resources and aid, won every battle. In 1791, Ahilyabai's son-in-law, Yeshwantrao Fanse, died and her daughter Muktabai committed sati on his funeral pyre. In those times, the state's administration was two-sided, military and civil . The military side

1209-480: The seat of the Holkar Dynasty . A beloved figure of Indian history, she is renowned for good governance, social welfare , and humanitarian work along with religious, educational, and cultural advancements. She contributed to the growth of Indian architecture through the commission of various temples , Ghats , and Dharmshalas . Ahilyabai's Matha , or charitable endowments, spread across India. Remembered as

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1248-576: The temple every Tuesday and Saturday. Another Panchmukhi Hanuman mandir in Heerapura 10 km (6.2 mi) from Lahar. Ahilyabai Holkar This is an accepted version of this page Ahilyabai Holkar ( Marathi pronunciation: [əɦɪljɑbaɪ] ; 31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795), also spelled Ahalya Bai , was the Rajamata and later the ruling queen of Indore within the Maratha Confederacy . She established Maheshwar (in Madhya Pradesh ) as

1287-476: The university Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya . Not merely in her State but indeed in other parts of India she is credited with promoting activities including repair and additions to several famous temples such as Kashi Viswanath Mandir at Varanasi , Gouri Somnath Mandir at Chola and the construction of the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat at Banaras . Indore not only became a major city but also built industries and universities . The Government of India issued

1326-497: The various charities of Devi Ahilyabai extending throughout the length and breadth of Bharatakhanda . In the book HOLKAR STATE HISTORY VOL. II Life and Life’s-Work of Devi Shree Ahilyabai ( 1725-1795 A. D.) page 42 there are worship expenses Various temples Ghats and rest houses built during her time exhibit Indian architecture and the various features of different schools. They became so many training grounds for young Indian architecture. Not only in her territory but throughout

1365-521: The village of Chandi, now Ahmednagar district . Her father was a descendant of a respected Dhangar (Gadaria) family. Mankoji Shinde served as the Patil of the village. Ahilyabai had five brothers and was first educated at home. Ahilyabai rose to prominence when Malhar Rao Holkar , a commander in the army of Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I and ruler of Malwa , stopped in Chandi on his way to Pune and saw her at

1404-426: The whole of India. The aspects of Devi Ahilyabai charity reveal and resuscitation of Thirthas and Kshetras. Ahilyabai died on 13 August 1795 at age 70. She was succeeded by her commander-in-chief and brother-in-law, Tukoji Rao Holkar , who abdicated the throne in 1797 in favour of his son Kashi Rao Holkar. "The reign of Ahilyabai, of Indore in central India, lasted for thirty years. This has become almost legendary as

1443-512: Was again bifurcated, Tukoji Rao Holkar was the Subedar , and he had to serve Martha. Devi Ahilyabai was outspoken, proclaiming her power by declaring, " I am the daughter-in-law of Malhar Rao ". The Saranjamdar system established by Malhar Rao was efficient and was recognized by the Puna authorities. Saranjamdar was a "camp within a camp" complete by itself. The state records involuntarily reveal

1482-490: Was brought up by her mother-in-law, Gautama Bai, who is credited for teaching Ahilyabai to have proper values. She trained her in administration, accounts, and politics and, in 1759, gave Ahilyabai her khasgi , or land grant . Ahilyabai's trust from her father-in-law and her military expertise are both demonstrated by a 1765 letter he wrote her during an invasion of Punjab by a Durrani Empire - Rohilla dynasty coalition led by Emperor Ahmad Shah Durrani . Malhar Rao, who

1521-542: Was fighting in Delhi, commanded her to take heavy artillery on a military expedition to Gwalior and attack the fort at Gohad : " ...proceed to Gwalior after crossing the Chambal. You may halt there for four or five days. You should keep your big artillery and arrange for its ammunition as much as possible... The big artillery should be kept at Gwalior and you should proceed further after making proper arrangements for it's expenses for

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