UK authorities have granted approval for the return of the Wagh Nakhe
King Shivaji used it to eliminate Afzal Khan, the general of Bijapur Sultanate
Wagh Nakhe to find its new home at Chhatrapati Shivaji Sangrahalaya in Mumbai
The United Kingdom (UK) authorities have granted approval for the return of the Wagh Nakhe, a sharp iron weapon resembling tiger claws, to the state of Maharashtra.
Soon, the people of India will have the opportunity to witness the renowned Wagh Nakhe, a weapon wielded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a significant figure in Maratha history. This extraordinary artifact played a pivotal role when the legendary king employed it to eliminate Afzal Khan, the general of the Bijapur Sultanate, back in 1659.
This iconic relic has been prominently showcased at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A delegation led by Sudhir Mungantiwar, the Minister of Cultural Affairs for Maharashtra, will embark on a visit to the museum for the purpose of formalizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK authorities.
Maharashtra has received confirmation from UK authorities expressing their willingness to return Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ‘Wagh Nakhe.’ The state is actively contemplating its return to coincide with the anniversary commemorating Shivaji’s historic triumph over Afzal Khan.
This artifact holds immense historical significance, symbolizing a pivotal moment in Maharashtra’s history.
Despite being outnumbered, the Marathas employed guerrilla tactics to defeat Khan’s formidable army. The legendary Maratha king employed the Wagh Nakhe to vanquish Khan during their encounter at the base of the Pratapgad fort in the Satara district.
This decisive victory solidified Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Marathas as a burgeoning military force within the nation.
Efforts are also underway to repatriate the legendary ‘Jagdamba’ sword, wielded by the Maratha warrior king, from a museum in London. The Wagh Nakhe is expected to find its new home at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sangrahalaya (museum) in Mumbai.
UK authorities have granted approval for the return of the Wagh Nakhe
King Shivaji used it to eliminate Afzal Khan, the general of Bijapur Sultanate
Wagh Nakhe to find its new home at Chhatrapati Shivaji Sangrahalaya in Mumbai
The United Kingdom (UK) authorities have granted approval for the return of the Wagh Nakhe, a sharp iron weapon resembling tiger claws, to the state of Maharashtra.
Soon, the people of India will have the opportunity to witness the renowned Wagh Nakhe, a weapon wielded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a significant figure in Maratha history. This extraordinary artifact played a pivotal role when the legendary king employed it to eliminate Afzal Khan, the general of the Bijapur Sultanate, back in 1659.
This iconic relic has been prominently showcased at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A delegation led by Sudhir Mungantiwar, the Minister of Cultural Affairs for Maharashtra, will embark on a visit to the museum for the purpose of formalizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK authorities.
Maharashtra has received confirmation from UK authorities expressing their willingness to return Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ‘Wagh Nakhe.’ The state is actively contemplating its return to coincide with the anniversary commemorating Shivaji’s historic triumph over Afzal Khan.
This artifact holds immense historical significance, symbolizing a pivotal moment in Maharashtra’s history.
Despite being outnumbered, the Marathas employed guerrilla tactics to defeat Khan’s formidable army. The legendary Maratha king employed the Wagh Nakhe to vanquish Khan during their encounter at the base of the Pratapgad fort in the Satara district.
This decisive victory solidified Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Marathas as a burgeoning military force within the nation.
Efforts are also underway to repatriate the legendary ‘Jagdamba’ sword, wielded by the Maratha warrior king, from a museum in London. The Wagh Nakhe is expected to find its new home at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sangrahalaya (museum) in Mumbai.
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