Malhar Rao Holkar
Subedar of Malwa Malhar Rao | |
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Malhar Rao Holkar, Contemporary Painting c. 1770 from Bundi, Rajasthan | |
| Born | 16 March 1693 Murum, Phaltan |
| Died | 20 May 1766 (aged 73) Alampur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Rank | Maratha Empire 's general |
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| Spouse(s) | Gautama Bai Holkar Bana Bai Sahib Holkar Dwarka Bai Sahib Holkar Harkuwar Bai Sahib Holkar |
| Children | Khanderao Holkar, Tukojirao Holkar |
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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.