Published: 20 September 2025General
Indian Railways Renames Ahmednagar Station to Ahilyanagar After Queen Ahilyabai Holkar
Indian Railways officially renamed the Ahmednagar Railway Station of Pune Division in Maharashtra to Ahilyanagar, as a tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar, the 18th-century Maratha queen renowned for her contributions to public welfare, temple construction, and progressive governance during the Holkar dynasty of Indore (1767-1795).
Ahilyabai Holkar is celebrated for her administrative acumen, patronage of arts, and extensive charitable works including the construction and renovation of Hindu temples across India, from Somnath to Varanasi. The renaming follows the recent trend of restoring historical names to Indian cities and landmarks to honour their cultural heritage. The Maharashtra government had previously renamed Ahmednagar district as Ahilyanagar.
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Ahmednagar Railway Station was renamed Ahilyanagar as a tribute to which historical figure?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe station was renamed as a tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar, the 18th-century Maratha queen of the Holkar dynasty of Indore (1767-1795), renowned for public welfare, temple construction, and progressive governance.
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Why was Ahmednagar railway station renamed Ahilyanagar?
Central Railway said Indian Railways renamed Ahmednagar station of Pune Division as Ahilyanagar as a tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar.
Who was Queen Ahilyabai Holkar?
Ahilyabai Holkar was the Holkar Queen of Malwa. She became ruler of Indore in 1767 and is remembered for wise governance, public welfare and temple restoration.
What is the significance of the renaming?
The renaming honours Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy of public welfare, administrative ability and temple restoration, including works associated with Kashi Vishwanath and Somnath.
How is the new station name to be written?
Central Railway states that the name is to be written as Ahilyanagar in Devanagari for Hindi and Marathi and AHILYANAGAR in Roman script; the station code remains ANG.
Was Ahmednagar district also renamed?
The Maharashtra government had earlier moved to rename Ahmednagar district as Ahilyanagar. Central Railway says the station renaming follows the Maharashtra government's decision.
