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Iconic Wagh Nakh Used By Shivaji To Kill Afzal Khan Being Brought Back From London

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The “wagh nakh” will be kept on display at a museum in Satara from July 19 Mumbai: The ‘wagh nakh‘ or tiger claw-shaped weapon that is being brought to Maharashtra from London was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told the legislative assembly today. He rejected the claim that the government spent several…

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After 350 Years, Chhatrapati Shivaji’s ‘Tiger Claw’ Set For India Return

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The ‘wagh nakh’ is expected to be housed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum. Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legendary wagh nakh, the ‘tiger claw’ weapon he used to defeat Bijapur sultanate’s general Afzal Khan in 1659, is set to return to Maharashtra from London in November. This year marks the 350th anniversary of the coronation…

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