Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s historic Waghnakh (tiger claws) to be brought to Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum in Satara from Victoria and Albert Museum in London on Friday (19th)
Guardian Minister Shambhuraj Desai today reviewed the preparations for the event.
The Guardian Minister Desai, along with the District Collector Jitendra Dudi and other senior officials, inspected the halls of the museum and gave instructions. During this time, Superintendent Praveen Shinde gave information. The Waghnakh (tiger claws) will arrive in Satara by a special aircraft.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s tiger claws will be on display at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum for seven months, and will be open to the public for viewing. A grand welcome ceremony has been organized for these tiger claws. The district administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure that every citizen of the district gets an opportunity to see these tiger claws.
Elaborate arrangements made for viewing the tiger claws
In order to ensure that the public gets an opportunity to see the tiger claws, the district administration has made elaborate arrangements. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar have been invited for the tiger claw welcome ceremony. The district administration has said that special attention is being paid to the decoration and lighting of the museum.
The mighty “Wagh Nakh” has returned to its homeland!
This tiger claw-shaped weapon, used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to defeat Afzal Khan in 1659, is back from London.
The display at Shivaji Museum, Satara celebrates the 350th anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation and… pic.twitter.com/gyF05jt2iO
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) July 19, 2024
Significance of the Waghnakh (tiger claws)
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s tiger claws are a symbol of his valor and strength. They are believed to have been used by him to kill Afzal Khan, a general of the Bijapur Sultanate, in 1659. The display of these tiger claws is a matter of great pride for the people of Maharashtra.
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Public invited to view the Waghnakh (tiger claws)
The district administration has invited the public to come and see the tiger claws. The museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm, and there will be no entry fee. The administration has appealed to the public to maintain discipline and order during their visit to the museum.
Allegation that tiger claws do not belong to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
History researcher Indrajit Sawant revealed an important information in a press conference. According to him, the Waghnakh (tiger claws) brought from Victoria and Albert Museum do not belong to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He said correspondence from the museum revealed that the Waghnakh (tiger claws) was kept in London in 1971.
Historian and researcher Indrajit Sawant has alleged that the tiger claws Maha govt bringing from London by claiming to be original of Ch Shivaji Maharaj are not. He has presented evidences to counter govt claim. Will govt respond? Interview with Sawanthttps://t.co/Rp8aCG3kmu
— Alok Deshpande (@alokdesh) July 15, 2024
Sawant has appealed to the government not to mislead the public. He said that it is not worth spending crores of rupees on these Waghnakh (tiger claws) as they are not genuine. Also, he clarified that the London Museum has never claimed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Waghnakh (tiger claws).
Historical truth and the role of government
According to Indrajit Sawant, the real Waghnakh (tiger claws) are in Satara. He said that there are only six Waghnakh (tiger claws) in London, one of which is being cheated. Sawant has requested the state government to clarify the matter immediately and ensure that the public is not misled.
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