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The Yeshwant Club in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, came into existence in 1934 at the behest of late HH The Maharaja Sir Tukoji Rao III Holkar of Indore. The club was established out of natural love and affection for his beloved son, Yuvraj Yeshwant Rao Holkar. Spread over an expanse of 14 acres, it is one of the living signatures of the rich Maratha legacy of the Holkar rulers of Indore State of the Maratha Confederacy. Initially the club was opened for Maratha royalty, nobility, aristocracy and the officers (Indians and British) of the Holkar State. Later its doors were opened for the business elites. After Indian independence, the admission criteria were revised according to the changing times..
HH Maharani Usha Devi, the daughter of late Major General HH Maharaja Shrimant Sir Yeshwant Rao II Holkar of Indore, is the chief patron of the club, and the Honorary Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh is the president of the club. The club offers a unique blend of culture, sports and entertainment, which makes it one of the best-managed clubs in the country.
The club has a busy social calendar, with musical nights, tambola evenings, sports tournaments, exhibitions etc. There are facilities for indoor and outdoor games like tennis, squash, basketball, badminton, table tennis. The club maintains a cricket ground, football ground, modern gym and swimming pool as well. Coaching camps are organised during the summers.
Membership to the club is extremely difficult to get these days. The Club has almost stopped granting new memberships due to a large member base. Memberships are bequeathed across generations by the members, much like family heirlooms.