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Yashwant Rao Holkar

1776–1811 · 18th century · Also known as Yashwantrao Holkar I

Yashwant Rao Holkar was the Maratha ruler of Indore from 1799 to 1811. He defeated the Scindias and the Peshwa at Poona in 1802, and in 1804–1805 fought the British East India Company, routing Colonel Monson's column in 1804 before making peace at Rajghat in 1805.

Yashwant Rao Holkar
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Indore StateTonk State

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