Question

The work done by Ahilyabai Holkar.

Answer 1

1. Punyashloka Ahilyabai Holkar was the wife of Khanderao, who was the son of Malharrao Holkar.
2. After the deaths of Khanderao and Malharrao, Ahilyabai took control of the Indore administration.
3. She was capable, astute, and an excellent administrator.
4. She made new laws for agricultural cess, revenue collection, etc. She also put the affairs of the state in proper order.
5. She strove to bring more land under cultivation, dug wells for farmers, promoted trade & industry, and built lakes & tanks. 
6. She also built temples, Ghats, Maths, Dharamshalas, drinking water facilities at all important places of pilgrimage in the four quarters of India.
7. She looked into judicial matters personally and provided rightful justice. 
8. She ruled for 28 years and enhanced the Maratha prestige in the North. During her reign, there was peace and order in the kingdom and the people were happy.