Marthand Rao Holkar

Maharajadhiraj Raja Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Marthand Rao Holkar VIII Bahadur or Marthand Rao Holkar (1830–1849) belonging to the Holkar dynasty of the Marathas was briefly the Maharaja of Indore (Holkar State) (1833–1834).

Marthand Rao Holkar
'Maharaja (Ruler of Indore) '
Marthand Rao Holkar
Reign1833 - 1834
Coronation17 January 1834, Indore
SuccessorHari Rao Holkar
Born1830
Died2 June 1849
Pune
Full name
Marthand Rao Holkar
FatherBapu Sahib Holkar
ReligionHinduism

He was born in 1830, the eldest son of Shrimant Sardar Bapu Sahib Holkar. He was adopted in October 1833 by Gautama Bai Holkar and Krishna Bai Holkar, who were, respectively, the widow and mother of the deceased Maharaja Malhar Rao Holkar II.

Gaddi

Marthand Rao was installed on the throne (gaddi) at Indore on 17 January 1834. The adoption, however, was not acceptable to the people, who regarded it as Gautama Bai's device for retaining power. The strong opposition of the public on 2 February 1834, led to the succession of Hari Rao Holkar. Subsequently, Marthand Rao was sent to the Deccan Plateau, where he was confined until his death at Poona on 2 June 1849.

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    See also
    Marthand Rao Holkar
    Born: 1830  Died: 2 June 1849
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Malhar Rao Holkar II    		 Maharaja of Indore
    1833 – 1834    		 Succeeded by
    Hari Rao Holkar
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