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Mughal ‘heir’ appeals to UN for protection of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra – The Times of India

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Mughal ‘heir’ appeals to UN for protection of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra (Picture credit: ANI) Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who claims descent from Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, has written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging intervention for the protection of Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb located in Kuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. The move follows…

‘ASI taking proactive measures to mitigate any damage to Aurangzeb’s tomb’: Union minister Shekhawat | India News – The Times of India

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Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra NEW DELHI: The Archaeological Survey of India has been continuously taking “proactive measures” in coordination with district administration to “mitigate” any damage to the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra‘s Khuldabad, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Union Culture Minster Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to…

Row over Aurangzeb’s tomb unnecessary: RSS | India News – The Times of India

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Senior RSS leader Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi stated that the issue of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra was raised unnecessarily and highlighted the inclusiveness of Bharat by referencing Shivaji’s respect for even Afzal Khan. Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis opposed the tomb’s glorification but noted it is an ASI-protected site. Tensions continue with recent violence following VHP’s actions…

Aurangzeb’s tomb protected monument but won’t allow glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday dismissed the demands of the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district saying that it was a “protected monument“. He, however, added that he would not allow the glorification of the emperor.“Whether we like Aurangzeb or not, his tomb is a protected monument….

Unfortunate that govt has to protect Aurangzeb’s grave: CM Fadnavis | India News – The Times of India

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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (File photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said it is “unfortunate” that the government has to protect Aurangzeb’s grave, which is located in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.Fadnavis’s remark came amid growing demand from a certain section to remove the Mughal emperor’s grave.“It is unfortunate that the…

Shiv Sena MP says for destruction of Aurangzeb’s grave: ‘Why preserve memorial of someone as cruel?’ | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday demanded the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave in Maharashtra’s Khuldabad amid Samajwadi Patry MLA Abu Azmi’s remarks controvercy. Mhaske said that memorials of historical figures who “worked against the country’s culture and traditions” should not be preserved.Speaking during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Mhaske…