Ahilyabai Holkar

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1. When was Ahilyabai Holkar born?May 31, 1725
2. Where was Ahilyabai Holkar born?Chondi village, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India
3. What is the renowned for?Exemplary administration, humanitarianism, religious devotion, and military leadership
4. What is the death?August 13, 1795
5. Who was Ahilyabai Holkar?Ahilyabai Holkar was a queen who ruled the Holkar state in India. She built many temples, rest houses, and river steps to help her people.
6. What kinds of buildings did Ahilyabai Holkar construct?She built temples for worship, dharamshalas that gave food and shelter to travelers, and ghats—river steps that made water easier to reach.

Rajamata: A title signifying a queen mother or a queen who holds significant royal authority.
Maratha Empire: A powerful Indian empire that rose to prominence in the 17th century, known for its military prowess and administrative innovations.
Dharmshalas: Charitable institutions providing free accommodation and sustenance to travelers, pilgrims, and the needy.
Ghats: Stepped embankments built along riverbanks, serving as access points for bathing, religious ceremonies, and daily life.