"This edited book, entitled ""Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: A Legacy of Value Education, Justice, and Good Governance,"" is a scholarly tribute to one of India's most visionary women rulers, Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Celebrated for her ideals of democratic leadership, justice, compassion, equity and good governance, Ahilyabai's legacy continues to inspire contemporary thought on ethical leadership and moral education.

She fostered institutions that nurtured both intellect and virtue, anticipating modern educational goals such as holistic development, community engagement and inclusive policy making. Her model of education emphasised service (seva), tolerance (sahanubhuti) and equality (samata) aligning with the NEP 2020.

This edited volume by Dr. Suman Pal, Dr. Vinod Kumar and Prof. Amar Singh comprises twenty-seven chapters by eminent scholars, reinterpreting Ahilyabai Holkar's philosophy in the modern context of education, leadership and social justice. Divided into three sections, it explores her ethical and educational ideals, her people-centered governance and women's empowerment, and her spiritual values linked to contemporary debates on equity and democracy.

More than a historical account, the book offers a conceptual bridge between Indian ethical traditions and modern democratic ideals, serving as a valuable resource for students, researchers, educators and policymakers."