Will get Shivaji's sword from UK, says Maha minister

May 18, 2023 00:41

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Maharashtra minister for cultural affairs Sudhir Mungantiwar on Wednesday said he would visit the UK next month and try to bring back a sword and metal claws used by warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century.

The metal claws or wagh nakh is a weapon designed to fit over the knuckles or be concealed under and against the palm.

It consists of four or five curved blades affixed to a crossbar.

This weapon was used by Shivaji Maharaj to kill Afzal Khan, the general of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate.

"I had a discussion with the British deputy high commissioner earlier on making available the Jagdamba sword and wagh nakh here. We are signing an memorandum of understanding regarding the same," Mungantiwar said.

The minister had held a meeting with Alan Gemmell, British deputy high commissioner for Western India and Imogen Stone, deputy head, political and bilateral affairs on April 16.

"We are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. More than 100 events will be held in the state to commemorate the occasion starting from June 2 this year. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, descendants of Shivaji Maharaj and others will be invited for the event," he said. -- PTI

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