Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar came to Indore from Maheshwar for a visit on 26 May 1784. She did not stay at the Rajwada, but preferred staying in Chhatribagh by setting up tents near the chhatri of Subedar Malhar Rao Holkar, Gautama Bai Holkar and her husband Khanderao Holkar.