
Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, an influential ruler of the eighteenth century, played a pivotal role in reshaping India’s spiritual landscape. Her extensive efforts in temple construction and restoration spanned from the Himalayas to southern India, featuring significant projects such as the Kashi Vishwanath and Old Somnath temples. She also established sacred sites in Maheshwar, effectively linking pilgrimage destinations across the realms, highlighting her grand and unifying vision.