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A Look At What Maratha Warriors Wore And Weapons They Used In 17th Century

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A Look At What Maratha Warriors Wore And Weapons They Used In 17th Century

Chhatrapati Shivaji is a prominent figure in Indian political and military history. November 10, 1659 The Marathas, led by Shivaji, awaited the arrival of the Adilshahi troops under General Afzal Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate at Pratapgarh Fort, perched on a hill in Satara, Maharashtra. A battle significant in Indian military history was about to…

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

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

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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