Tukoji Rao Holkar II

Tukoji Rao Holkar II became Maharaja of Indore at age 0 after the death of his father, Malhar Rao Holkar III. His reign was initially under a regency, and he later assumed full powers, ruling until his death in 1886.

Tukoji Rao Holkar II provided military support to the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He sent troops to assist in suppressing the uprising in Central India, maintaining Indore's loyalty to the British.

Tukoji Rao Holkar II began the construction of the Lal Bagh Palace in Indore, a grand neoclassical residence. The palace was completed after his death and became a symbol of Holkar wealth and architectural patronage.