Shivaji Maharaj
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CM Fadnavis flags off Bharat Gaurav tourist train from Mumbai, showcasing Shivaji Maharaj's legacy
Maharashtra | Jun 09, 2025, 08:22 AM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the Bharat Gaurav Express from Mumbai on Sunday, coinciding with the 351st anniversary of Shiv Rajyabhishek. The six-day heritage tour will cover key historical sites linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Maharashtra govt unveils 91-foot tall statue of Shivaji Maharaj, nine months after collapse incident
Maharashtra | May 12, 2025, 10:28 AM ISTThe new statue depicts Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj wielding a sword that is 29 feet long. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said adequate care has been taken so that the new statue lasts at least 100 years in any environment.
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Rajnath Singh Says 'Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj Are National Heroes, Not Aurangzeb' | Speed News
Originals | Apr 19, 2025, 05:36 PM ISTRajnath Singh made a strong statement that 'Rana Pratap and Shivaji Maharaj are national heroes, not Aurangzeb.' On the other hand, India slammed Bangladesh over Hindu leader's death and urged the country to 'Live up to the responsibility of protecting minorities'.
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Shivaji Maharaj's legacy not limited to Maharashtra, the nation and world need his ideals: Amit Shah
Maharashtra | Apr 12, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTAmit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort amid rising political heat in Maharashtra over legacy and appointments.
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Watch: With Shivaji Maharaj's portrait in background, Abu Azmi defends his remarks on Aurangzeb
Maharashtra | Mar 05, 2025, 02:47 PM ISTThe controversy erupted when Abu Azmi, addressing reporters in Mumbai at the start of the Maharashtra Assembly session, said he doesn't consider Aurangzeb a cruel ruler.
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Maharashtra delegation in Paris to seek UNESCO World Heritage tag for Shivaji Maharaj's forts
India | Feb 23, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTUNESCO tag for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj forts: The delegation will conduct technical and diplomatic presentations before the UNESCO authorities, emphasising the historical and architectural significance of these forts.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025: Wishes, messages, significance, images, and greetings
Lifestyle | Feb 19, 2025, 10:05 AM ISTChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha warrior king, honoring his bravery, justice, and self-rule legacy. Here are the wishes, messages, images, and greetings to celebrate Shivaji Maharaj's life.
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'Will not tolerate anyone calling...': Fadnavis slams 'looter' remark on Shivaji Maharaj
Maharashtra | Sep 07, 2024, 10:36 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly refutes NCP leader Jayant Patil's remarks portraying Shivaji Maharaj as a looter, sparking a political controversy over the legacy of the Maratha king.
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CM Shinde on arrest of sculptor of Shivaji Maharaj's statue says 'everyone is equal before law'
Maharashtra | Sep 05, 2024, 05:28 PM ISTThe Sindhudurg Police said that Jaydeep Apte was arrested from Thane and will be produced before the competent court later today.
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Maharashtra: Committees set up to probe collapse of Shivaji Maharaj statue, build new one amid stir
Maharashtra | Aug 29, 2024, 10:03 AM ISTThe 35-foot statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, installed at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district's Malvan tehsil collapsed on August 26, nearly nine months after it was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse tragic, no need to play politics over it: Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Aug 28, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the statue was built by the Navy, but the state government has now decided to install a bigger statue of the Maratha warrior king in the same place.
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Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Something good may come out of incident, says Maharashtra Minister
Maharashtra | Aug 27, 2024, 07:38 PM ISTA statue of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district last year, collapsed on Monday, an official said. The 35-foot statue collapsed around 1 pm at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, he said.
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Letter warning about nuts and bolts of Shivaji Maharaj's statue before its collapse surfaces
Maharashtra | Aug 27, 2024, 11:05 AM ISTIn the letter, the PWD mentioned that the nuts and bolts had been damaged due to the saltwater of the sea, hence appropriate action should be taken by informing the concerned contractors about this.
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Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024: 5 majestic forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Maharashtra
Travel | Feb 19, 2024, 04:41 PM ISTOn the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024, we celebrate the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji with a tribute to Maharashtra's five majestic forts, embodying his valor and strategic prowess.
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How did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj use Wagh Nakh against Afzal Khan? Know all about rare artefact
India | Sep 10, 2023, 12:58 PM ISTWagh Nakh: The ‘wagh-nakh’ is part of folklore when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deployed it to kill Afzal Khan of the Adil Shahi dynasty of the Bijapur Sultanate, at the Pratapgad Fort in Satara 364 years ago.
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Rare Chhatrapati Shivaji artefact 'Wagh Nakh' to be brought back to India from United Kingdom
India | Sep 10, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTWagh Nakh Shivaji Maharaj: "Our glorious heritage returns. Get ready to witness history in the making as the legendary 'wagh nakh' of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is all set to make its triumphant return to where it truly belongs," the culture ministry said in its post.
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Maharashtra: Minor detained for derogatory post about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on social media
Maharashtra | May 07, 2023, 02:51 PM ISTMaharashtra news: The complainant, who is an autorickshaw driver, alleged that he came across a post by the minor accused on Instagram on Friday, which contained derogatory remarks and images of Shivaji Maharaj, police official said.
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Akshay Kumar to Mahesh Manjrekar, actors who played Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen
Entertainment | Dec 06, 2022, 02:16 PM ISTAkshay Kumar is all set to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mahesh Manjrekar's upcoming film. In the past, a number of actors have attempted to play the great Maratha warrior in films and shows, let's take a look at them.
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Pune: Woman dancer among 4 booked for shooting 'Lavani' at place associated with Shivaji Maharaj
India | May 21, 2022, 02:00 PM ISTSome political outfits, including the ruling NCP, condemned the dance video, which prompted the dancer, Vaishnavi Patil, to tender an apology.
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Maharashtra politicians object to Governor referring to Samarth Ramdas as Shivaji Maharaj's guru
India | Dec 16, 2022, 03:41 PM ISTBJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale, who is the direct descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, said the comment had hurt the sentiments of the Maratha warrior king's followers and entire Maharashtra, and asked the governor to withdraw it immediately.