Why Aurangzeb’s tomb is at the centre of Maharashtra politics
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Why Aurangzeb’s tomb is at the centre of Maharashtra politics

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Maharashtra is once again witnessing calls for the demolition of the tomb of 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb by fringe right-wing groups. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra. Row over Aurangzeb’s tomb Aurangzeb returned to political discourse after the release of the hit film Chhaava which graphically depicts how Chhatrapati Sambhaji was tortured to death, fuelling demands for razing the Mughal ruler’s tomb. Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb on Monday triggered violence during which several houses and… pic.twitter.com/F5QnS241u4 — Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 “Chhaava brought the history of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj before the people and their sentiments were ignited. The final resting place of the Mughal emperor was shut temporarily in May 2022 after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi’s visit prompted calls for the tomb’s demolition by Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

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Aurangzeb, a polarisation gimmick
4 days, 2 hours ago

Aurangzeb, a polarisation gimmick

The Hindu  

Maharashtra has been embroiled in a controversy over the tomb of Aurangzeb, the 17th century Mughal ruler who was laid to rest in Khuldabad in Sambhajinagar district. After people on social media dared the Maharashtra government to use ‘bulldozer justice’ against the accused — in an oblique reference to a northern State under Bharatiya Janata Party rule — the State …

Union minister suggests alternative to removing Aurangzeb's tomb: 'Build a memorial...'
4 days, 19 hours ago

Union minister suggests alternative to removing Aurangzeb's tomb: 'Build a memorial...'

Hindustan Times  

As debates surrounding the Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar continues, Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday gave a new suggestion to resolve the matter. Union minister of state Ramdas Athawale urged authorities to build a big memorial for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj instead. Speaking to reporters, the Republican Party of India leader suggested that a memorial for the Maratha warrior …

Mughal tombs under scrutiny? Amid Aurangzeb row, VHP ‘inspects’ Humayun tomb, plans Safdarjung Tomb visit soon
5 days, 5 hours ago

Mughal tombs under scrutiny? Amid Aurangzeb row, VHP ‘inspects’ Humayun tomb, plans Safdarjung Tomb visit soon

Live Mint  

Amid row over dismantling Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra, the Viswa Hindu Parishad ‘inspected’ the Humayun Tomb in Delhi. The VHP delegation's visit to the tomb of second Mughal ruler Humayun came against the backdrop of protests by some Hindu outfits seeking removal of the Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra, alleging that the 17th century Mughal emperor had unleashed atrocities on Hindus. …

Khuldabad’s timeless legacy: Sufi shrines, Mughal tombs, and the ongoing debate
5 days, 21 hours ago

Khuldabad’s timeless legacy: Sufi shrines, Mughal tombs, and the ongoing debate

Hindustan Times  

Deep rooted in Sufi traditions, the history, heritage, and identity of nondescript town of Khuldabad is overshadowed by the demand made by right-wing groups to remove the 17th-century tomb of Mughal emperor Muhi-al-din-Muhammad Aurangzeb, among many, located at the place. Shaikh Abu Mohamed Khaja Mohamed, former president of committee Khuddamin Dargahjat Hadd E Kalan, which oversees the town’s historical sites, …

This Week in Explainers: The reason Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
6 days, 17 hours ago

This Week in Explainers: The reason Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Firstpost  

Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s grave in Maharashtra’s Khuldabad has become a target of fringe right-wing groups, who are demanding its demolition. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra. Wikimedia Commons Violent clashes took place in Nagpur earlier in the week after rumours spread that a holy book of the minority community was desecrated during a protest seeking the removal …

Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb
1 week ago

Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb

India Today  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Khuldabad, located in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district. The petition, filed by activist Ketan Tirodkar, urges the court to direct the Archaeological Survey of India to remove Aurangzeb's tomb from the list of national monuments. The petition Filed by …

ASI erects tin sheets around Aurangzeb's tomb amid calls to raze it
1 week, 1 day ago

ASI erects tin sheets around Aurangzeb's tomb amid calls to raze it

The Hindu  

Amid demands that the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb situated in Maharashtra's Sambhajinagar district be removed, the Archeological Survey of India has put up tin sheets on two sides of the 18th century structure. The decision was taken by the district administration two days ago when collector Dilip Swami and Superintendent of Police Vinaykumar Rathod visited the tomb at Khultabad …

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence
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1 week, 1 day ago

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

The Archaeological Survey of India on Thursday covered parts of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhattrapati Sambhajinagar district with tin sheets on two sides amid demands for its removal. A senior district official stated, “The green net covering two sides of the tomb was in bad shape, and the structure was visible to those visiting the nearby Khwaja Syed …

Aurangzeb’s Deccan folly ignites India — 300 years later
1 week, 1 day ago

Aurangzeb’s Deccan folly ignites India — 300 years later

Hindustan Times  

Pune/Khuldabad There is an illuminating story about Aurangzeb in Harbans Mukhia’s The Mughals of India : Soon after he had his brother Dara Shikoh murdered, the newly crowned emperor sent a proposal of marriage to Dara Shikoh’s favourite concubine Rana-i-Dil. “It is hard to suggest that the course of history might have substantially altered if only Aurangzeb had been slightly …

INTERVIEW | Ignorance about historical Aurangzeb, anti-Muslim hate undergird calls to destroy his tomb: Audrey Truschke
1 week, 1 day ago

INTERVIEW | Ignorance about historical Aurangzeb, anti-Muslim hate undergird calls to destroy his tomb: Audrey Truschke

New Indian Express  

“The rich may well construct domes of gold and silver on their graves! Aurangzeb, the longest reigning Mughal emperor who ruled over one of the largest empires in Indian history, has been a controversial figure and can be easily tagged as the "most hated" of Indian rulers. Swaying away from usual demonic representations of Aurangzeb, eminent historian and professor at …

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb
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1 week, 2 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb

Deccan Chronicle  

An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana termed the Hindu groups’ demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb a ‘plain drama’. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader had said that the tomb is a testament of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s bravery and wiping out a villian from the history will eventually devalue the hero. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve said that the tomb is …

Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’
1 week, 2 days ago

Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Amid growing demand to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb, opposition Shiv Sena on Wednesday attacked the BJP, claiming that the ruling party considers the Mughal emperor more important than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It also said the Centre should remove the protected monument tag of Aurangzeb's tomb, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to prevent riots and cool down the heads of fanatics in …

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week, 2 days ago

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Firstpost  

Tensions are high in Maharashtra over calls from some right-wing groups and politicians to raze Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in the state. ASI protects Aurangzeb’s tomb Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a ‘Monument of National Importance’. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has backed the demand for demolishing Aurangzeb’s grave, said on …

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no-drone zone’ as emotions run high
1 week, 2 days ago

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no-drone zone’ as emotions run high

The Hindu  

Amid calls for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, the administration has declared the grave of the Mughal ruler a “no drone” zone, an official said on Wednesday. “On the social media sphere, police are busy tracking “objectionable” posts over the matter and getting them deleted, another official said. District Collector Dilip Swami, who …

As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone
1 week, 2 days ago

As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amid calls for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, the administration has declared the grave of the Mughal ruler a “no drone” zone, an official said on Wednesday. As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone On the social media sphere, police are busy tracking …

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave
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1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave

The Hindu  

A day after communal violence and arson shook Nagpur during protests against Aurangzeb’s grave, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday continued its demand that a memorial dedicated to Dhanaji Jadhav, Santaji Ghorpade, and Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj should be built in place of the Mughal emperor’s burial spot. In a video message, VHP general secretary Milind Parande strongly condemned the violence …

Aurangzeb tomb row in Nagpur: CM Eknath Shinde questions glorification of Aurangzeb, says ‘he is a blot on our history
1 week, 2 days ago

Aurangzeb tomb row in Nagpur: CM Eknath Shinde questions glorification of Aurangzeb, says ‘he is a blot on our history

The Hindu  

Amid a row over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said even the United States didn't allow Osama bin Laden to be buried on its land and disposed of his body into the sea to avoid any glorification. He Mr. Shinde said the Mughal emperor had offered Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje a choice to …

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today
1 week, 2 days ago

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today

India Today  

Senior RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar said Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, whose tomb was at the centre of a row that sparked clashes in Nagpur, was not relevant today and any type of violence was not healthy for society. Over 30 people, mostly police personnel, were injured in the clashes that broke out between two communities after right-wing outfits held a protest …

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
1 week, 2 days ago

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

Al Jazeera  

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur as his 300-year-old legacy continues to divide modern India. While the Hindu far right often portrays Aurangzeb as a religious zealot, Truschke said, the Mughal emperor repeatedly showed during his reign that he was driven not by faith but by power. In many ways, …

Much ado about a Mughal ruler
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1 week, 3 days ago

Much ado about a Mughal ruler

Hindustan Times  

Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughals, was a divisive figure in his lifetime and later. Under Aurangzeb, Mughal rule encompassed nearly the entire Indian subcontinent, but it was his relentless military campaigns and sectarian vision that hollowed out the empire. The ongoing campaign against Aurangzeb follows the release of the film, Chhava, based on the life of Sambhaji, the …

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra
1 week, 3 days ago

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 18, 2025 18:35 IST - 7 MINS READ A riot broke out in Nagpur, Maharashtra’s second capital and the headquarters of the RSS, on the evening of March 17. In Pune on March 16, T. Raja Singh, a BJP MLA from Telangana, said: “The Hindus in Maharashtra want Aurangzeb’s grave to be erased. I have only one …

Nagpur Violence eyewitnesses Recount How Mob Erupted Over Aurangzeb Tomb Removal Calls
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur Violence eyewitnesses Recount How Mob Erupted Over Aurangzeb Tomb Removal Calls

ABP News  

Nagpur Violence: The residents of Nagpur recounted the violence in the city and said that the houses were vandalised and the vehicles were torched. According to the report, the eyewitnesses claimed that police did not arrive on time, and a BJP lawmaker also accused them of abandoning "Hindu citizens" in the violence. According to news agency PTI, some residents said …

'Lie Spread Against Hindu Community, Houses Of Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked': VHP On Nagpur Violence
1 week, 3 days ago

'Lie Spread Against Hindu Community, Houses Of Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked': VHP On Nagpur Violence

ABP News  

The VHP on Tuesday condemned the Nagpur violence over a demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and sought strictest action against those involved. Stones were hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, …

Nagpur violence: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur violence: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave

Op India  

A day after frenzied Muslim mobs carried out violence, vandalism and arson in Nagpur city of Maharashtra, Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday strict action should be taken against those who spread rumours and incited violence. The Hindu rights group reiterated their demand to build a memorial dedicated to Dhanaji Jadhav, Santaji Ghorpade, and Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj in place of Mughal …

Nagpur under curfew: The controversy surrounding Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s grave removal
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur under curfew: The controversy surrounding Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s grave removal

Live Mint  

Nagpur under curfew: The violent clashes in central Nagpur late Monday were triggered by a combination of factors involving rumours and tensions surrounding two key issues: the alleged desecration of the sacred text of a community and demands for the removal of the 17th-century Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's tomb. According to the police commissioner's notice, supporters of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and …

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb
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1 week, 3 days ago

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

Hindustan Times  

Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal intensified their demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on Monday. In Pune, members of right-wing outfits gathered outside the district collector’s office, raising slogans and submitted a memorandum addressed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the early removal of the …

How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere
1 week, 3 days ago

How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere

India Today  

Aurangzeb has been a deeply polarising figure in Maharashtra and controversies surrounding the Mughal ruler keep cropping up in the state's political discourse frequently. People gather near charred remains of two-wheelers at Hansapuri area CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING AURANGZEB March 17, 2025: Nagpur witnessed violent clashes between two communities, leaving more than 30 people injured, hours after Hindu outfits held a protest …

Aurangzeb's tomb isn't in Delhi or Nagpur, but in little-known Khuldabad. Why?
1 week, 3 days ago

Aurangzeb's tomb isn't in Delhi or Nagpur, but in little-known Khuldabad. Why?

India Today  

A curfew was imposed in parts of Nagpur on Tuesday, a day after communal flames singed the city over sacrilege rumours. What is interesting is that Aurangzeb's tomb is neither in Delhi, the capital of the Mughal empire, nor Nagpur, the ground zero of the recent pitched battles, but Khuldabad, a little-known place in Maharashtra. AURANGZEB'S 'GUILT, PENANCE AND LOVE …

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
1 week, 3 days ago

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up

Hindustan Times  

As members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, along with other fringe groups, intensified their demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti across the state, at least 25 police and fire brigade personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured in large-scale arson, vandalism and stone-pelting incidents between two …

Fadanvis says government will protect Aurangzeb tomb, but not allow glorification
1 week, 4 days ago

Fadanvis says government will protect Aurangzeb tomb, but not allow glorification

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Amidst calls from Hindu groups to remove Aurangzeb’s grave, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the state government will protect the Mughal ruler’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar but will not allow the Mughal ruler’s glorification. “It is unfortunate that we have to protect Aurangzeb’s tomb since it was declared a protected site by the Archaeological Survey …

Security stepped up at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid calls to raze it
1 week, 4 days ago

Security stepped up at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid calls to raze it

The Hindu  

Police increased security and surveillance at Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldaba in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district as right-wing organisations protested in Pune, Kolhapur, and Ahilyanagar, calling for removal of the structure. During the protest in Kolhapur, the VHP destroyed a mock tomb, while the Bajrang Dal in Pune demonstrated with a hammer and slogans of “Jai Shri Ram.” The …

Government won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
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1 week, 4 days ago

Government won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing row over Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that while his government is obligated to protect the tomb as it is a protected site, it will not allow attempts to glorify the Mughal emperor's legacy. Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday protested outside various government offices during the …

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat
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1 week, 4 days ago

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat

Hindustan Times  

Heavy security deployed at Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid Hindu outfits Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal's have threat of a “Babri Masjid-like fate” if its demand to remove the structure is not met by the state government. Security outside the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Sunday, March 16. Bajrang Dal members also staged protest …

Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS
1 week, 4 days ago

Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra continues to intensify, with political figures and Hindu organizations voicing strong opinions. He criticized the comparison of Hindu organizations calling for the tomb’s removal to the "Hindu Taliban," a term coined by Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena. Hegde expressed his frustration with these new narratives, claiming that the historical significance …

Breaking News: Controversy Escalates Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Maharashtra, BJP Pushes for Removal
1 week, 4 days ago

Breaking News: Controversy Escalates Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Maharashtra, BJP Pushes for Removal

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb continues to escalate, with increasing opposition to its presence in Maharashtra. BJP MLA T.Raja recently made a strong statement declaring that Aurangzeb's tomb should not exist on Maharashtra’s soil. In the midst of the controversy, BJP continues to push for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, framing it as a threat to the state’s historical legacy. …

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed
1 week, 4 days ago

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed

ABP News  

Security has been tightened around Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar as Hindu organisations have staged a protest demanding its removal. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Security deployed at Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded the state government that Aurangzeb’s Tomb should be removed. Shiv Sena Backs Hindu Outfits' Demand Shiv …

Breaking News: Hindu Organizations Accused of Acting Like 'Hindu Taliban' in Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy
1 week, 4 days ago

Breaking News: Hindu Organizations Accused of Acting Like 'Hindu Taliban' in Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy

ABP News  

The ongoing controversy over the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra has ignited significant political tension. In a recent Samana article, the Shiv Sena accused Hindu organizations of acting like a "Hindu Taliban," claiming that their efforts to demolish the tomb are an attack on Maharashtra’s historical legacy and the Maratha tradition of valor. Hindu organizations, including the Vishva Hindu …

‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site

ABP News  

Bajrang Dal member Nitin Mahajan has demanded the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, warning that if the government fails to act, the site will meet the same fate as the Babri Masjid. We all saw what happened in Ayodhya to remove the Babri structure… If the government does not remove the grave, we will do ‘Karseva’ …

Breaking: Security Tightened Around Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Amid Calls for 'Kar Sewa' and Demolition
1 week, 5 days ago

Breaking: Security Tightened Around Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Amid Calls for 'Kar Sewa' and Demolition

ABP News  

In Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar, security around Aurangzeb's tomb has been heightened following a call by VHP and Bajrang Dal for a "Kar Sewa" at the site. Despite the tomb's historical significance, local Hindu organizations have pushed for its removal, calling for the desecration of the grave as part of their broader agenda to challenge Aurangzeb's legacy. Aurangzeb's rule, marked by …

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed
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1 week, 5 days ago

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed

India Today  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded the removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, warning of a "Babri-like" repeat for the structure if the tomb is not taken down. VHP regional head Kishore Chavan, Bajrang Dal regional coordinator Nitin Mahajan and Sandesh Bhegde said that Aurangzeb's tomb served as a reminder of …

Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week, 6 days ago

Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Amid calls from the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have escalated their demand, threatening to conduct ‘karseva’ if the government fails to act. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have threatened to conduct ‘karseva’ if the government fails to take steps to remove …

Significant dip in footfall at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid controversy
1 week, 6 days ago

Significant dip in footfall at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid controversy

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: The grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, has experienced a noticeable decline in visitor footfall. “Due to recent statements made by political leaders, there is an impact on the footfall of the visitors which impacts the local businesses of nearby hotels, flower shops, food stalls, tourist operators among others.’’ “Already due to Ramadan there …

After Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Want To Assure Hindu Community...'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

After Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Want To Assure Hindu Community...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has once again sparked a controversy with his statement regarding the Aurangzeb issue. Addressing a gathering in Konkan, Nitesh Rane said, "The mindset of our government's leaders regarding Aurangzeb’s tomb is the same. Nitesh Rane further added, "Whenever we have removed encroachments on the forts of Shivaji Maharaj, we first removed the encroachment and then gave …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed calls for the removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Satara, Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had called for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The site was put under ASI's protection during the Congress regime some …

Everyone favours removal of Aurangzeb's tomb; Congress put it under ASI: CM Fadnavis
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Everyone favours removal of Aurangzeb's tomb; Congress put it under ASI: CM Fadnavis

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said everyone feels Mughal king Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar should be removed, but it has to be done under the purview of law as the previous Congress regime put the site under ASI's protection. BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had sought the removal of …

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis backed calls to remove Mughal King Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar but he added that it has to be done within the framework of the law as it has been put under ASI's protection. He said this in response to a statement by BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati …

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark
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'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark

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Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi over his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. मेरे शब्दों को तोड़-मरोड़ कर दिखाया गया है। औरंगज़ेब रहमतुल्लाह अलेह के बारे में मैंने वही कहा है जो इतिहासकरों और लेखकों ने कहा है। मैंने छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज, संभाजी महाराज या अन्य किसी भी …

Remove Aurangzeb's grave from Maharashtra: BJP's Navneet Rana steps up attack
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Remove Aurangzeb's grave from Maharashtra: BJP's Navneet Rana steps up attack

India Today  

BJP leader Navneet Rana launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi a day after the latter praised Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. I want to request Maharashtra government that the way Aurangabad's name was changed and kept after our God Sambhaji Maharaj, Aurangzeb's grave should also be demolished. Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi sparked controversy on Monday by praising …

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 year, 9 months ago

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said no Muslim in India is a descendant of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He also hit out at Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar for visiting Aurangzeb's tomb in Aurangabad district. The VBA leader's visit to the tomb on Saturday took place against the backdrop of protests and clashes in parts of Maharashtra recently over …

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