Maheshwar
Queen Ahilya Bai
Learn about Queen Ahilya Bai of Maheshwar.
In the chapter 'Maheshwar' (your book, Santoor, pages 125 to 127), Chachi tells Aarav and Ananya about a real queen of long ago, Queen Ahilya Bai.
Queen Ahilya Bai belonged to the great Holkar family, who ruled the kingdom. She ruled over Maheshwar, in Madhya Pradesh. Chachi calls her a warrior queen: she was brave, and she protected her people.
She also did a lot of good for her people. She built temples, schools and wells. She ruled with kindness and wisdom, and the people loved her.
Today, a 13-feet tall statue of Queen Ahilya Bai stands in front of the palace at Maheshwar, like a guardian watching over her land. The fort there is also called Ahilya Fort, after her.
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