Male Rao Holkar
Maharaja (Ruler of Indore)
About Male Rao Holkar
Lived 1745 – 1767 (aged 21–22).
Male Rao Holkar was the Maharaja of Indore from 1766 until his death in 1767.
Life Since the age of 8–9 years, he used to accompany his father Khanderao Holkar and grandfather Malhar Rao Holkar to various military campaigns.
Malhar Rao gifted Malerao the Jagir of Sultanpur as a reward in 1761-62.
In his reign he was sent for a settlement with Jawahar Singh Jat by the Peshwa and successfully completed it.
He received a rich tika in 1765.
Marriage 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.
Death Male Rao was suffering from a disease leading to his death.
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Who was Male Rao Holkar?
Maharaja (Ruler of Indore)
When was Male Rao Holkar born?
Male Rao Holkar was born in 1745.
When did Male Rao Holkar die?
Male Rao Holkar died on 5 April 1767.
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