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Devi Ahilyabai Holkar

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Devi Ahilyabai Holkar:

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)in collaboration with Lokmata Ahilyabai Trishatabdi Samaroh Samiti, hosted a special lecture, ‘Devi Ahilya – Empress Renunciate,’ to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Born on May 31, 1725, in Chondi village, Maharashtra.Ruled the Holkar dynasty of Indore within the Maratha Confederacy from 1767 to 1795. Established Maheshwar (Madhya Pradesh) as the capital of the Holkar dynasty.Established a textile industry in Maheshwar, now famous for Maheshwari sarees.Promoted industrialization and trade while maintaining financial stability.

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