Ahilyabai Holkar, Maharani of Indore, India

History Tea Time

Lindsay Holiday

History

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🗓️ 20 January 2026

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Ahilyabai was born a commoner but was chosen as the bride of a prince at the age of 8. When her Husband was killed in battle she was convinced not to commit sati by throwing herself on his funeral pyre. She instead became a warrior princess and studied statecraft. When her father-in-law and then son died, she became the ruler of Indore. Her just rule, love of peace, care for her people and numerous building projects have made her famous across India. Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Bansure Raga by Doug Maxwell #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:15.6	Agiliyabai was born a commoner, but was chosen as a bride for a prince at the age of eight.
1:22.6	When her husband was killed in battle, she was convinced not to throw herself on his pyre.
1:30.6	She instead became a warrior princess and studied statecraft.
1:35.8	When her father-in-law and then son died, she became the ruler of Indore.
1:42.3	Her just rule, love of peace, care of her people, and numerous
1:47.7	building projects have made her renowned across India.
1:53.0	Aheleabai was born on May 31st, 1725, in the village of Chunday. At the time, the area was part of the Maratha Empire,
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