Historic Return: Shivaji's Legendary Wagh Nakh Comes Home

Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai announced that the 'wagh nakh' used by Chhatrapati Shivaji will be brought from a London museum to Satara. The weapon will be displayed in a local museum for seven months. Enhanced security measures are in place, including a bulletproof cover. This return marks a significant and inspiring moment for Maharashtra.

Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai has announced that the 'wagh nakh,' the tiger claw-shaped weapon used by Chhatrapati Shivaji, will arrive in Satara this Friday. The weapon, currently housed in a London museum, will be given a grand reception upon its arrival.

To ensure its safety, the wagh nakh will be enclosed in a bulletproof case, and security has been significantly increased, according to the excise minister. The artifact will be displayed at a museum in Satara for a period of seven months. Desai, who also serves as the guardian minister of Satara, conducted a security review at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sanghralay on Tuesday.

In a recent legislative assembly session, Culture Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar confirmed that this wagh nakh was indeed used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He dismissed claims that the government spent several crore rupees to bring the weapon back, revealing the actual cost was Rs 14.08 lakh. Originally, the museum in London agreed to lend the weapon for one year; however, the Maharashtra government extended this agreement to three years.

(With inputs from agencies.)