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Rh Tukaji Rao Holkar, father of the present Chief. Tukaji Rao was only eleven years old at the date of his accession, and was the second son of Bhao Holkar. In 1852 he attained his majority, and was invested with the full management of the State. In 1857 the Indore army mutinied, and besieged the British Resident, Sir Henry Durand, at Indore, who was exposed to much difficulty and danger in taking off the women and children to a place of safety at Bhopal. The Mahárájá, however, remained loyal, and his rebellious troops soon after were forced to lay down their arms. The Mahárájá subsequently received a sanad of adoption, an increased personal salute, and the rank of a Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. He died in 1886, and was succeeded by the present Maháráj-Adhiráj Bahádur. His Highness has visited England, and is known as a Prince of great enlightenment and ability. Like his illustrious father, he has received the rank of a Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. The area of his State is 8400 square miles; its population about 1,055,000, chiefly Hindus, but including about 73,000 Muhammadans, and 86,000 belonging to various aboriginal tribes. In size the State of Indore may be compared with the kingdoms of Saxony or Wurtemberg, but is larger than either. In population it may be compared with the Grand Duchies of Hesse or Baden, being more populous than the former, and less so than the latter. His Highness maintains a military force of 3231 cavalry, 6128 infantry, and 65 guns. He is entitled to a salute of 21 guns within the limits of Indore territory, and 19 guns elsewhere.

Residence.—Indore, Central India.