Maharashtra's Ahmednagar to be renamed after brave Maratha Queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Who was she?
Ahmednagar Renaming: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has announced that the city of Ahmednagar will now be renamed Ahilyanagar after the Maratha warrior Ahilyabai Holkar. The Malwa queen was known to be a great ruler and a learned politician. Her contributions to women's empowerment and education are unforgettable
Source: firstpost.com