💨 Abstract

A statue of a dog named Waghya, believed to have belonged to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji, has sparked a controversy in Maharashtra. The statue was installed with financial contributions from the Holkar dynasty, who are of Dhangar origin, a shepherd community. A descendant of Shivaji, Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati, has demanded its removal due to lack of historical evidence.

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