| Male Rao Holkar | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Indore | |
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 2ndHolkar Ruler ofIndore | |
| Reign | 20 May 1766–5 April 1767 |
| Predecessor | Malhar Rao Holkar |
| Successor | Ahilya Bai Holkar |
| Regent | Ahilya Bai Holkar |
| Born | 1745 Murum,Phaltan |
| Died | 5 April 1767(1767-04-05) (aged 21–22) |
| Spouse | Mainabai and Pirtabai |
| Father | Khande Rao Holkar |
| Mother | Ahilya Bai Holkar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Shrimant SubhedarMalhar Rao Holkar II (1745 – 5 April 1767), belonging to theHolkar dynasty of theMarathas was theMaharaja ofIndore (r.1766 – 1767). He was the only son ofKhande Rao Holkar Bahadur, and his mother wasAhilya Bai Holkar.[1]
Male Rao Holkar was Heir apparent to his grand father Malhar Rao Holkar since death of his father Khanderao Holkar in 1754 in Battle of Kumbher.He had a younger sister named Muktabai
Since the age of 8–9 years, he used to accompany his fatherKhanderao Holkar and grandfatherMalhar Rao Holkar to various campaigns.
Malerao was a great warrior. Amazed by his sword fighting skills, Malhar Rao gifted him the Jagir of Sultanpur as a reward in 1761-62.
In his reign he was sent for a settlement withJawahar Singh Jat by the Peshwa and successfully completed it.
He was Married to Mainabai Holkar (née Bahad) in 1756 at the age of 11. And later he was married to Pirtabai Holkar (née Wagh) in 1765. She was the daughter of Sardar Santaji Wagh , a general in Maratha Army
Male Rao was mentally unwell and died by jumping of a building. (Episode 734-735)[2]
Male Rao Holkar Born: 1745 Died: 5 April 1767 | ||
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| Preceded by | Maharaja of Indore 1766–1767 | Succeeded by |
