Which city did Ahilyabai Holkar make her capital?

Maheshwar

The correct choice is Maheshwar. Ahilyabai Holkar was the important ruler of the Holkar state in Malwa during the eighteenth century. Although Indore is strongly associated with the Holkar family and later became an important centre of the state, Ahilyabai selected Maheshwar on the bank of the Narmada as her seat of government. The city is also remembered for her temples, public works, and support for trade and culture.

To solve this question, separate the places connected with the Holkars from the place that actually served as Ahilyabai’s capital. Indore was an important Holkar centre, while Ujjain and Mandu had significance in different periods of Malwa’s history. Maheshwar was the capital during Ahilyabai’s rule, so option C follows directly. The supplied answer is historically consistent and the explanation correctly identifies her administrative centre without confusing it with Indore.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Famous Indian Rulers.