Dictionary of Indian Biography/Indore, Takoji Rao Holkar I, Maharaja of

by Charles Edward Buckland

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INDORE, TAKOJI RAO HOLKAR I, MAHARAJA OF ( ? –1797)

Was made Commander in Chief of Holkar's force in 1767 by Ahlia Bai (q.v.), the daughter-in-law of the late Maharaja Malhar Rao Holkar I, and served her with devoted fidelity till her death in 1795. He was defeated by De Boigne (q.v.), Sindia's general, 1794, and ruled from 1795 until he died Aug. 15, 1797.