Malhar Rao Holkar

Subedar of Malwa

Malhar Rao

Malhar Rao Holkar, Contemporary Painting c.1770 from Bundi, Rajasthan
Born(1693-03-16)16 March 1693
Murum, Phaltan
Died20 May 1766(1766-05-20) (aged 73)
Alampur, Madhya Pradesh
Allegiance Maratha Empire
RankMaratha Empire 's general
Battles / wars
Spouse(s)Gautama Bai Holkar
Bana Bai Sahib Holkar
Dwarka Bai Sahib Holkar
Harkuwar Bai Sahib Holkar
ChildrenKhanderao Holkar, Tukojirao Holkar
Relations

Malhar Rao Holkar (16 March 1693 – 20 May 1766) was a noble subedar of the Maratha Empire, in present-day India. He was one of the early officers along with Ranoji Scindia, appointed by Peshwa Bajirao I to help spread the Maratha rule to northern states and was given the estate of Indore to rule by the King chief, during the reign of the Maratha emperor Shahu I. He was founder of the Holkar dynasty that ruled Malwa.