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{{Short description|Maharaja of Indore from 1833–1834}}
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'''Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Marthand Rao Holkar VIII Bahadur'''<ref>[http://www.royalark.net/India/indore4.htm indore4]</ref> (1830 - 2 June 1849 ), was [[Holkar]] [[Maharaja]] of [[Indore]] (r. 1833 - 1834).
'''Maharajadhiraj Raja Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Marthand Rao Holkar VIII Bahadur'''{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} or '''Marthand Rao Holkar''' (1830–1849) belonging to the [[Holkar]] dynasty of the [[Maratha]]s was briefly the [[Maharaja]] of [[Indore]] ([[Indore State|Holkar State]]) (1833–1834).


He was born in 1830, eldest son of Shrimant Sardar [[Bapu Sahib Holkar]]. He was adopted in October 1883 by [[Gautama Bai Holkar]] and [[Krishna Bai Holkar]], who was a widow and the mother of Maharaja [[Malhar Rao Holkar II]]. He was crowned on the gadi (throne) at Indore on 17 January 1834.
He was born in 1830, the eldest son of Shrimant Sardar [[Bapu Sahib Holkar]]. He was adopted in October 1833 by Gautamabai Holkar and [[Krishna Bai Holkar]], who were, respectively, the widow and mother of the deceased Maharaja [[Malhar Rao Holkar III]].


== Gaddi ==
The adoption, however, was not acceptable to the people, for it was regarded by them as a device on the part of Gautam Bai for the purpose of retaining power in her own hands. Upon strong opposition of the public and the troops, Gautama Bai was pressured to agree to the succession of [[Hari Rao Holkar]] and subsequently Martand Rao was sent to the Deccan.


Martand Rao was deposed in favour of Hari Rao Holkar on 2 February 1834, and was confined until his death at [[Poona]] on 2 June 1849.
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 ==
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* [[Holkar]]

== References ==
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* Hira Lal Gupta, "INDORE SUCCESSIONS, 1833-34 & 1843", Proceedings of the Indian History Congress Vol. 18 (1955), pp.&nbsp;243–251

* Henry Beveridge, A Comprehensive History of India, Civil, Military and Social, vol 3, London: Blackie, 1865, 220 et sup
==See also==
* C U Aitchinson, A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries, vol 4. Calcutta: Government of India, 1893, 157
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*[[Holkar]]


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Latest revision as of 17:14, 23 December 2024

Marthand Rao Holkar
'Maharaja (Ruler of Indore) '
Marthand Rao Holkar
8th Holkar Maharaja of Indore
Reign1833–1834
Coronation17 January 1834, Indore
SuccessorHari Rao Holkar
Born1830
Died2 June 1849
Pune
Names
Marthand Rao Holkar
FatherBapu Sahib Holkar
ReligionHinduism

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

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

Gaddi

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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.

See also

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References

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  • Hira Lal Gupta, "INDORE SUCCESSIONS, 1833-34 & 1843", Proceedings of the Indian History Congress Vol. 18 (1955), pp. 243–251
  • Henry Beveridge, A Comprehensive History of India, Civil, Military and Social, vol 3, London: Blackie, 1865, 220 et sup
  • C U Aitchinson, A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries, vol 4. Calcutta: Government of India, 1893, 157
Marthand Rao Holkar
Born: 1830  Died: 2 June 1849
Regnal titles
Preceded by Maharaja of Indore
1833–1834 		Succeeded by


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