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Shivaji's 'wagh-nakh' brought back from London, historian questions its 'authenticity'

  •   Thu, Jul 18 2024 05:43:12 PM

New Delhi, Jul 18 (IANS): The 'wagh-nakh' (tiger claws) used by the Maratha warrior Shivaji has been brought back from London and will be put on display in Maharashtra's Satara district from Friday.

These tiger claws are historically significant as they are believed to have been used by Shivaji during his legendary battle against Bijapur Sultanate's General Afzal Khan in 1659.

Ahead of the much-awaited public ceremony, a fresh controversy has broken out, with noted historian Indrajit Sawant questioning the authenticity of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 'wagh nakh'.

Indrajit, known for his extensive research on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, has claimed that the tiger claws are not original and such 'stunts' by the Maharashtra government amounted to 'befooling' the people.

He claimed that the genuine tiger claws are already housed in Maharashtra's Satara district.

Sawant is not alone in his scepticism. Former Shiv Sena (UBT) minister Aditya Thackeray had previously raised similar concerns about the credibility of the claws.

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has also voiced doubts and called for an investigation.

"The claws brought, claiming to be original, are not convincing to us. Now, even historian Indrajit Sawant is questioning their credibility. The BJP needs to carefully consider what is correct and what is not," he emphasised.

Responding to charges, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar stated, "No one has claimed that the 'wagh nakh' or the tiger claws being brought from London were used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj."

He also refuted claims of exorbitant expenses, clarifying that Rs 14.08 lakh was spent on travel and agreement formalities altogether.

According to Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, the 'wagh nakh' has been received and will be on display in Chhatrapati Shivaji Sangrahalay (museum), which the common people can see and take pride in.

The tiger claws will be in Maharashtra for three years, as per an agreement with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

 
  

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  • Damodar Das, Kundapur

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    People are not ecstatic and go crazy by this news as BJP expects and forgo their basic life challenges, inflation, employment, development, business activities etc etc.

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  • Agoli Manjanna, Ajjibettu

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    We want development jobs to youth no need old outdated story at this era

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    Shivaji's Wagh Nakh was extraordinary ingenuity of that times. Something every Indian to be proud of, if the original is found and placed in museum. Nobody can be as good or more authentic than Mr. Indrajit, who spent a lifetime learning and researching on Shivaji Maharaj. BJP as usual is a publicity stunt party, always with bogus claims, for show off. Yet, again, they are caught fooling people. So much of tax payers money gone waste too. Sorry state of affairs and incompetence.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    what we can expect from FEKU's BJP Party....????????????

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