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[[Maharani]] '''Gautama Bai Holkar''' [Tai Sahib] (? - 12 May 1759) was one of the queens of [[Malhar Rao Holkar III]], [[Maharaja]] of [[Indore]]. After the death of her husband in 1766, she and her mother-in-law [[Krishna Bai Holkar]] adopted [[Marthand Rao Holkar]], the son of Bapu Rao, a member of the Holkar family and then, under popular and military pressure, [[Hari Rao Holkar]] to succeed him.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Vadivelu |first=A. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LfoxAQAAMAAJ&q=gautama+bai+Malhar+Rao&dq=gautama+bai+Malhar+Rao&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjB_uu_lMb2AhUoxTgGHXWtD3AQ6AF6BAgHEAM |title=The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India |date=1915 |publisher=G.C. Loganadham |language=en}}</ref> |
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'''Gautamabai Holkar''' |
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She was sister of Narayan Bargal. She looked after the management of the family holdings of the Holkars.<ref name="a">{{Cite book |last=Pradesh (India) |first=Madhya |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yyduAAAAMAAJ&dq=gautama+bai+Malhar+Rao&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=gautama+bai |title=Madhya Pradesh: Mandsaur |date=1993 |publisher=Government Central Press |language=en}}</ref> She received the [[appanages]] of [[Maheshwar]], [[Indore]] and nine other villages on 20 January 1734.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K_YvAQAAIAAJ&q=gautama+bai+Malhar+Rao&dq=gautama+bai+Malhar+Rao&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjihayymcb2AhUXT2wGHThYDY44ChDoAXoECAkQAw |title=Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India |date=1996 |publisher=Anmol Publications |isbn=978-81-7041-859-7 |language=en}}</ref> She renamed the villages of Kanor and Busu.<ref name="a"/> |
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(16 June 1694 – 29 September 1761) was the first queen of the Holkar dynasty in Malwa, India. She was the first wife of [[Malhar Rao Holkar]], the founder of the [[Holkar Dynasty]] , and the mother-in-law of Devi [[Ahilyabai Holkar]], who succeeded Gautamabai as the Queen of [[Malwa]]. |
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| name = Gautamabai Holkar |
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| title = 1st [[Queen consort]] of the Holkar Dynasty |
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| reign = 1734 – 29 September 1761 |
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| successor = [[Ahilyabai Holkar]] |
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| spouse = [[Malhar Rao Holkar]] |
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| issue = [[Khanderao Holkar]], Santubai Holkar, Udabai Holkar |
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| full name = Gautamabai Sahib Holkar |
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| house = [[Holkar]] |
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| father = Bhojraj Baba Bargal |
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| mother = Mohini Bai |
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| religion = [[Hinduism]] |
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| birth date = 16 June 1694 |
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| birth place = [[Talode]] |
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| death date = 29 September 1761 |
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| death place = Piplya Rao Indore |
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| era = Maratha Empire |
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'''Early life and marriage''' |
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Gautamabai was born on 16 June 1694 to Bhojraj Baba Bargal, a wealthy landlord from [[Talode]], and his wife Mohini Bai. Her brother was Narayan Rao Bargal. Named after the sage Gautameshwar, Gautamabai spent her early years in Talodya. |
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Her future husband, [[Malhar Rao Holkar]], was the son of her paternal aunt and spent his childhood at her family’s residence. Gautamabai and Malhar Rao married in 1717. |
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'''Role as Queen and Subhedarin''' |
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Gautamabai was known for her wisdom and influence in both private and public matters. She was a devoted disciple of Shore Bhramendra Swami, the guru of [[Bajirao I]], and played a crucial role in guiding [[Malhar Rao Holkar]] in administrative and military affairs. During Malhar Rao’s frequent absences due to military campaigns, Gautamabai managed state affairs and inspired her husband in his endeavors. |
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She was instrumental in the early administrative and cultural developments of Malwa. In 1725, she gave birth to [[Khanderao Holkar]] and also had two daughters, Santubai Holkar and Udabai Holkar. She was known for her piety and charitable activities, which included renovating the [[Grishneshwar Temple]] and initiating the construction of the [[Omkareshwar Temple]], later completed by Devi [[Ahilyabai Holkar]]. She also began the construction of the Shree Keshavrao Temple. |
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In 1754, after the death of her son in Khumbher, she played a key role in preventing her daughter-in-law, [[Ahilyabai Holkar]], from committing sati. |
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'''Khasgi Jagir''' |
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In 1734, Peshwa [[Bajirao I]] conferred the Khasgi estate to Gautamabai in perpetuity. This estate was unique among Maratha states as it was managed directly by the sovereign’s consort and was separate from the state's revenue. |
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Under her administration, the estate included key regions such as [[Maheshwar]], Choli, [[Indore]], Harsola, and others. Gautamabai's agricultural practices were significant, with her lands producing various crops, including opium flowers. The Khasgi Jagir also contributed to religious and cultural practices, including the installation of the Devi of [[Mankeshwar temple, Zodage|Mankeshwar temple]] and Gargya's Sawa in Wafgaon. |
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In 1759, her Khasgi Jagir was inherited by her daughter-in-law, [[Ahilyabai Holkar]], with a staggering amount of 15 crores. |
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'''Later life and death''' |
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The aftermath of the [[Third Battle of Panipat]] in 1761 profoundly impacted the Holkar family. Gautamabai’s health, already compromised by asthma, deteriorated further due to the stress and turmoil from the war. She died on 29 September 1761. |
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'''Legacy''' |
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Gautamabai Holkar's legacy includes her contributions to the [[Holkar Dynasty]] and her influence on Indian cultural and administrative traditions, notably through her daughter-in-law, Devi [[Ahilyabai Holkar]], who succeeded her as the Queen of [[Malwa]]. |
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==References == |
==References == |
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1. Sahastrabuddhe, Nalini. Rajayogini. Anupam Prakashan, Pune, First Edition, 31 March 1976, p. 47. |
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2. Tatrainava, p. 47. |
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3. Kenekar, Mukta. Lokragyi Ahilyabai Holkar. Continental Publications, Pune, First Edition, 2013, p. 31. |
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4. Sahastrabuddhe, Nalini. Rajayogini. Anupam Prakashan, Pune, First Edition, 31 March 1976, p. 92. |
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5. Desai, Nayantara. Mahishmati. Gita Agency, Solapur, New Edition, 26 January 2007. |
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6. Kale, Govind. Belbhandar. Lokmangal Maitra Prakashan, Solapur, Second Edition, 26 September 2011, p. 30. |
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7. Kale, Changdev. Subhedar. Sudarshan Prakashan, Mumbai, First Edition, 27 March 2009, p. 519. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Gautamabai Holkar (16 June 1694 – 29 September 1761) was the first queen of the Holkar dynasty in Malwa, India. She was the first wife of Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar Dynasty , and the mother-in-law of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, who succeeded Gautamabai as the Queen of Malwa.
| Gautamabai Holkar | |||||
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| 1st Queen consort of the Holkar Dynasty | |||||
| Reign | 1734 – 29 September 1761 | ||||
| Successor | Ahilyabai Holkar | ||||
| Spouse | Malhar Rao Holkar | ||||
| Issue | Khanderao Holkar, Santubai Holkar, Udabai Holkar | ||||
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| House | Holkar | ||||
| Father | Bhojraj Baba Bargal | ||||
| Mother | Mohini Bai | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Early life and marriage
Gautamabai was born on 16 June 1694 to Bhojraj Baba Bargal, a wealthy landlord from Talode, and his wife Mohini Bai. Her brother was Narayan Rao Bargal. Named after the sage Gautameshwar, Gautamabai spent her early years in Talodya.
Her future husband, Malhar Rao Holkar, was the son of her paternal aunt and spent his childhood at her family’s residence. Gautamabai and Malhar Rao married in 1717.
Role as Queen and Subhedarin
Gautamabai was known for her wisdom and influence in both private and public matters. She was a devoted disciple of Shore Bhramendra Swami, the guru of Bajirao I, and played a crucial role in guiding Malhar Rao Holkar in administrative and military affairs. During Malhar Rao’s frequent absences due to military campaigns, Gautamabai managed state affairs and inspired her husband in his endeavors.
She was instrumental in the early administrative and cultural developments of Malwa. In 1725, she gave birth to Khanderao Holkar and also had two daughters, Santubai Holkar and Udabai Holkar. She was known for her piety and charitable activities, which included renovating the Grishneshwar Temple and initiating the construction of the Omkareshwar Temple, later completed by Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. She also began the construction of the Shree Keshavrao Temple.
In 1754, after the death of her son in Khumbher, she played a key role in preventing her daughter-in-law, Ahilyabai Holkar, from committing sati.
Khasgi Jagir
In 1734, Peshwa Bajirao I conferred the Khasgi estate to Gautamabai in perpetuity. This estate was unique among Maratha states as it was managed directly by the sovereign’s consort and was separate from the state's revenue.
Under her administration, the estate included key regions such as Maheshwar, Choli, Indore, Harsola, and others. Gautamabai's agricultural practices were significant, with her lands producing various crops, including opium flowers. The Khasgi Jagir also contributed to religious and cultural practices, including the installation of the Devi of Mankeshwar temple and Gargya's Sawa in Wafgaon.
In 1759, her Khasgi Jagir was inherited by her daughter-in-law, Ahilyabai Holkar, with a staggering amount of 15 crores.
Later life and death
The aftermath of the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 profoundly impacted the Holkar family. Gautamabai’s health, already compromised by asthma, deteriorated further due to the stress and turmoil from the war. She died on 29 September 1761.
Legacy
Gautamabai Holkar's legacy includes her contributions to the Holkar Dynasty and her influence on Indian cultural and administrative traditions, notably through her daughter-in-law, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, who succeeded her as the Queen of Malwa.
References
[edit]1. Sahastrabuddhe, Nalini. Rajayogini. Anupam Prakashan, Pune, First Edition, 31 March 1976, p. 47.
2. Tatrainava, p. 47.
3. Kenekar, Mukta. Lokragyi Ahilyabai Holkar. Continental Publications, Pune, First Edition, 2013, p. 31.
4. Sahastrabuddhe, Nalini. Rajayogini. Anupam Prakashan, Pune, First Edition, 31 March 1976, p. 92.
5. Desai, Nayantara. Mahishmati. Gita Agency, Solapur, New Edition, 26 January 2007.
6. Kale, Govind. Belbhandar. Lokmangal Maitra Prakashan, Solapur, Second Edition, 26 September 2011, p. 30.
7. Kale, Changdev. Subhedar. Sudarshan Prakashan, Mumbai, First Edition, 27 March 2009, p. 519.
See also
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