‘Destroy Aurangzeb’s grave': Shiv Sena MP's demand in Lok Sabha
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Destroy Aurangzeb’s grave': Shiv Sena MP's demand in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday demanded the destruction of the grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Khuldabad. Shiv Sena MP Naresh Ganpat Mhaske demanded the destruction of the grave of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Khuldabad According to a PTI report, Mhaske while raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, claimed that out of the 3,691 monuments and graves preserved by the Archeological Survey of India, 25 per cent are of Mughal and British officers “who worked against the country's culture and traditions.” Mhaske said Aurangzeb killed Chhattrapati Sambhaji and destroyed and looted Hindu temples. Row over Mughal ruler Aurangzeb The controversy over Mughal ruler Aurangzeb was reignited after Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita over his remarks eulogising the medieval-era Mughal emperor. Members of the treasury benches had asserted in the assembly that Aurangzeb's praise amounted to an insult of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his warrior-son Chhattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

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Aurangzeb killed Sambhaji Maharaj per Manusmriti: Congress MP Husain Dalwai
4 days, 6 hours ago

Aurangzeb killed Sambhaji Maharaj per Manusmriti: Congress MP Husain Dalwai

Op India  

Senior Congress leader and former Rakya Sabha MP Husain Dalwai has ignited major controversy as he declared that the horrific murder of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj by the Mughal despot Aurangzeb was in accordance with the Manusmriti.”Manusmriti is praised even today, but what does it state about women and Dalits? That is not even a question.” Politics over Aurangzeb …

This Week in Explainers: The reason Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Barelvi cleric writes to Amit Shah seeking ban on ‘Chhava’
1 week, 3 days ago

Barelvi cleric writes to Amit Shah seeking ban on ‘Chhava’

Hindustan Times  

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, a Barelvi sect cleric, wrote to union home minister Amit Shah and called for a ban on the film ‘Chhava’ for allegedly inciting communal unrest by its portrayal of Emperor Aurangzeb, reported PTI. A cleric has asked Union home minister Amit Shah to ban Chhava Razvi, who is the national president of the All India Muslim Jammat …

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor

Live Mint  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh condemned the recent violence in Nagpur, saying any form of violence is detrimental to society's well-being. "Any type of violence is not good for the health of the society and I think police have taken cognizance of it and so they will get into the details," said RSS chief spokesperson Sunil Ambekar during a press meet …

INTERVIEW | Ignorance about historical Aurangzeb, anti-Muslim hate undergird calls to destroy his tomb: Audrey Truschke
1 week, 3 days 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 …

When Sambhaji Mahraj refused to bow to Aurangzeb despite 40 days of torture
1 week, 3 days ago

When Sambhaji Mahraj refused to bow to Aurangzeb despite 40 days of torture

India Today  

Like Hanuman who stood in Ravan’s court, stands Shambhu in the presence of Aurangzeb. These were the words uttered by none other than Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s closest friend, Kavi Kalash, who stood by him during his final moments as he endured 40 days of extreme torture at the hands of Aurangzeb, who sought to make Sambhaji bow before him and …

BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

The politically charged controversy surrounding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave continues in Maharashtra, with Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Shiv Sena attacking the BJP for giving more importance to Aurangzeb than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The is conspiring to finish Aurangzeb along with his grave so that the heroes who fought him will also vanish along with him, a distortion of history.” …

Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’
1 week, 4 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, 4 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 …

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave
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1 week, 4 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, 4 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 …

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
1 week, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave
1 week, 5 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, 5 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 …

How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere
1 week, 5 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 …

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
1 week, 5 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 …

Maharashtra Congress chief’s Aurangzeb-Fadnavis comment sparks outcry in legislature; ruling Mahayuti demands action
1 week, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Congress chief’s Aurangzeb-Fadnavis comment sparks outcry in legislature; ruling Mahayuti demands action

The Hindu  

A political storm erupted in Maharashtra on Monday as members of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in both Houses of the State legislature condemned Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshavardhan Sapkal for comparing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. BJP group leader Pravin Darekar initiated the discussion, stating, “Comparing the Chief Minister, who is efficiently governing the State, to …

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed
1 week, 6 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 …

Showing reality of Sambhaji's torture by Aurangzeb goes against the spirit of the Constitution: The Wire
2 weeks ago

Showing reality of Sambhaji's torture by Aurangzeb goes against the spirit of the Constitution: The Wire

Op India  

Leftist propaganda outlet ‘The Wire’ which habitually downplays any historical or current atrocities against Hindus, is triggered by the portrayal of the brutal torture of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj of the Maratha dynasty by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in the movie Chhaava. The journalist was particularly disturbed by the portrayal of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Chhaava as a merciless and cruel …

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

Aurangzeb grave row: Hindutva leader banned from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar till April 5
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Aurangzeb grave row: Hindutva leader banned from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar till April 5

Hindustan Times  

Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote has been barred from entering Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from March 16 to April 5 amid calls from some outfits to remove the grave of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb located at Khuldabad in the district. The order, which was issued on Saturday by the deputy resident collector, said Ekbote's organisation Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Pratisthan pays homage to the warrior-king …

Abu Azmi Gets Anticipatory Bail In Aurangzeb Remarks Case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Abu Azmi Gets Anticipatory Bail In Aurangzeb Remarks Case

ABP News  

A Mumbai court granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi in a case over his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In a post on X, he said: "On the martyrdom day of the second Chhatrapati of Swarajya, the valiant warrior, Dharmveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, I pay my humble tribute." I respect both Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji …

Mumbai Sessions Court grants anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi in Aurangzeb remarks case
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mumbai Sessions Court grants anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi in Aurangzeb remarks case

Live Mint  

The Mumbai Sessions Court has granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi in connection with a case filed against him over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Last week, the Samajwadi Party legislator was suspended from the Maharashtra legislative assembly till the ongoing budget session ends on March 26, over his remarks praising Aurangzeb. Abu Azmi pays tribute to Sambhaji …

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress
Top News
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Everyone favours removal of Aurangzeb's tomb; Congress put it under ASI: CM Fadnavis
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Abu Azmi row: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant Udayanraje Bhosale demand for strict law
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Abu Azmi row: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant Udayanraje Bhosale demand for strict law

The Hindu  

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant and BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale demanded for stringent law against persons who make disrespectful remarks about Maratha icons, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Mr. Bhosale’s remarks come after ongoing controversy triggered by legislator Abu Azmi who praised Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. “Anyone making wrong statements against Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj, Rajmata Jijau, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj …

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb

India TV News  

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb Abu Azmi clarified that he was followed by mediapersons, who asked him for his reaction to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invoking Aurangzeb while criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mumbai: In a significant development, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Asim Azmi on Friday accused the …

SP MLA Abu Azmi Suspended Over Aurangzeb Remarks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

SP MLA Abu Azmi Suspended Over Aurangzeb Remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Samajwadi party MLA Abu Azmi had to pay a heavy price for his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as he was suspended from the Vidhan Sabha till the end of budget session on Wednesday. Members of the ruling MahaYuti alliance said Azmi’s remark eulogising Aurangzeb was an insult of legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Chhatrapati Sambhaji …

SP’s Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb remark was made outside Assembly, ‘still I was suspended’
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

SP’s Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb remark was made outside Assembly, ‘still I was suspended’

Live Mint  

Suspended Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi has objected to his Assembly suspension, arguing that his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were made outside the House and not inside. Still, I have been suspended.” The Aurangzeb remark Abu Azmi, president of the Samajwadi Party's state unit, had said that during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma. The apology As …

'I Only Said...': Abu Azmi's First Reaction After Being Suspended From Maharashtra Assembly
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'I Only Said...': Abu Azmi's First Reaction After Being Suspended From Maharashtra Assembly

ABP News  

After being suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi questioned the decision of the House. Azmi has been suspended for the entire Budget Session after his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb snowballed into a controversy. Azmi had said that during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma. Asked about the fight between Aurangzeb and Maratha king …

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension
3 weeks, 4 days ago

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension

The Hindu  

The issue of SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi's remarks eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb rocked both houses of the Maharashtra legislature on Tuesday, with members of the ruling Mahayuti demanding his suspension and charging him with treason. They claimed Mr. Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him. In the council, the …

Opposition can stoop down to any level in bid to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma: BJP
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Opposition can stoop down to any level in bid to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed the Congress and other opposition parties over Maharashtra Samajwadi Party president Abu Azmi's remarks about Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and said they could stoop down to any level in their bid to "eradicate" Sanatan Dharma. Reacting sharply, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi termed Azmi's remarks an "insult to the entire Indian society" and alleged …

Samajwadi MLA Abu Azmi apologizes for Aurangazeb remark says his words misrepresented
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Samajwadi MLA Abu Azmi apologizes for Aurangazeb remark says his words misrepresented

The Hindu  

Amidst the uproar over his remarks on Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday said that his words had been twisted and that he was ready to take back his statement and apologise if sentiments were hurt. I have said what historians and writers have claimed about Aurangzeb Rahmatullah Ali,” Mr. Azmi said “I have not made …

’Wasn’t my statement’: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi clarifies on Aurangzeb remark, says ‘was reacting to Assam CM’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

’Wasn’t my statement’: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi clarifies on Aurangzeb remark, says ‘was reacting to Assam CM’

Live Mint  

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday said ‘it wasn’t my statement', clarifiying and addressing the uproar that erupted after his remark on Aurangzeb. Abu Azmi clarifies statement on Aurangzeb Stating that he was reacting to Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma comparing Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with Aurangzeb, the Samajwadi Party MLA …

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

ABP News  

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 …

Mahayuti members demand suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Azmi from assembly for praising Aurangzeb
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mahayuti members demand suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Azmi from assembly for praising Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

Members of the ruling Mahayuti on Tuesday demanded suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi from the Maharashtra Assembly for eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Soon after the House proceedings began, the ruling alliance members claimed Ms. Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him. Earlier, on Monday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief …

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske files complaint against Abu Azmi for praising Aurangzeb
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske files complaint against Abu Azmi for praising Aurangzeb

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske has filed a case against Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi at Wagle Estate Police Station for allegedly making remarks praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, which he claims hurt religious sentiments, reported ANI. Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC asked Azmi to take a history lesson and reminded that Aurangzeb destroyed thousands of Hindu temples. Abu Azmi defends …

Remove Aurangzeb's grave from Maharashtra: BJP's Navneet Rana steps up attack
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3 weeks, 5 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 …

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The issue of SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi's remarks eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb rocked both houses of the Maharashtra legislature on Tuesday, with members of the ruling Mahayuti demanding his suspension and charging him with treason. They claimed Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him. In the council, the …

SP's Abu Azmi defends Aurangzeb, Eknath Shinde calls remark ‘treason’
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

SP's Abu Azmi defends Aurangzeb, Eknath Shinde calls remark ‘treason’

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Monday triggered a massive controversy with him calling Mughal emperor Aurangzeb a "good administrator". Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi said "India developed under Aurangzeb's rule." 'Learn history': Maharashtra leaders react to Abu Azmi's 'Aurangzeb' remark Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde came down heavily on Abu Azmi for his remark and reminded him …

Shinde slams MLA Abu Azmi over his Aurangzeb 'not cruel leader' remarks, asks to apologise
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shinde slams MLA Abu Azmi over his Aurangzeb 'not cruel leader' remarks, asks to apologise

India TV News  

Shinde slams MLA Abu Azmi over his Aurangzeb 'not cruel leader' remarks, asks to apologise Eknath Shinde's response comes after remarks made by the Maharashtra MLA while talking to media persons, during which he said that Aurangzeb built many temples and is not a "cruel leader". Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reacting to state MLA Abu Azmi’s reported remarks …

Should be charged with treason: Eknath Shinde on SP leader Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Should be charged with treason: Eknath Shinde on SP leader Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Calling Samajwadi Party leader and Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb "wrong and unacceptable," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that he should be charged with "treason." Aurangzeb tortured Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj for 40 days; calling such a person good is the biggest sin, and hence, Abu Azmi should apologise. Azmi, had reportedly said …

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi praises Aurangzeb, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde calls it treason
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi praises Aurangzeb, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde calls it treason

India Today  

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi has sparked a fresh political controversy in Maharashtra by stating that he does not view 17th-century Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb as a cruel, tyrannical, or intolerant ruler. His remarks drew a sharp response from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who demanded an apology from the SP leader for his remarks and said that he should …

Aurangzeb fled in fear until his death, terrified by the Maratha war strategies: How Marathas avenged brutal torture of 'Chhaava' Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
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Aurangzeb fled in fear until his death, terrified by the Maratha war strategies: How Marathas avenged brutal torture of 'Chhaava' Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Op India  

The saga of the valour and sacrifice of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj is reaching the masses through the blockbuster film Chhaava. After the movie’s release, social media is replete with posts honouring Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, however, the bravery of how Marathas avenged their beloved king’s brutal killing remains lesser known. Marathas united after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s sacrifice Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was …

‘Chhaava’ movie review: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna jostle for attention in this uneven sketch of a Maratha legend
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‘Chhaava’ movie review: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna jostle for attention in this uneven sketch of a Maratha legend

The Hindu  

Based on Shivaji Sawant’s popular novel, Chhaava is a puff piece on Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji, who took on the might of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for around eight years in the 17th Century. However, when characters start introducing themselves and their intentions like players at the start of a cricket match, one wants to tell Utekar, ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ …

‘Chhaava’ review: Vicky Kaushal historical is a loud slog
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‘Chhaava’ review: Vicky Kaushal historical is a loud slog

Live Mint  

Chhaava opens with a Maratha raid on a Mughal town. A French traveler to India in the early 18th century wrote about the devastation of one Maratha raid: “We camped out next to villages reduced to ashes… Women clutching their children in their arms, men contorted, as they had been overtaken by death… a sight of horror such as I …

Chhaava movie review: Vicky Kaushal delivers his career best act in a roaring Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj biopic
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Chhaava movie review: Vicky Kaushal delivers his career best act in a roaring Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj biopic

Firstpost  

Star cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna, Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Vineet Kumar Singh, Neil Bhoopalam Director: Laxman Utekar Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Chhaava has been in the news since its inception. But little did they know about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj aka Chhaava, who attacks Burhanpur defeats them and warns Aurangzeb to not …

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