Male Rao Holkar


Male Rao Holkar was the Maharaja of Indore from 1766 until his death in 1767.

Life

Since the age of 8–9 years, he used to accompany his father Khanderao Holkar and grandfather Malhar Rao Holkar to various campaigns.
Malhar Rao gifted Malerao the Jagir of Sultanpur as a reward in 1761-62.
In his reign he was sent for a settlement with Jawahar Singh Jat by the Peshwa and successfully completed it.
He was married to Mainabai Holkar in 1756 at the age of 11. And later he was married to Pirtabai Holkar in 1765. She was the daughter of Sardar Santaji Wagh, a general in Maratha Army.

Death

Male Rao was suffering from a disease leading to his death.