Fri Mar 21 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Maharashtra to Build Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in Agra
**Agra, India (March 22, 2025)** – The Maharashtra government announced plans to construct a grand memorial dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra, India. The memorial will be built on the site where the Maratha king was held under house arrest by the Mughals in the 17th century.
The decision, announced Friday, follows a recent announcement by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary. The state’s Department of Tourism will oversee land acquisition and other logistical aspects of the project.
The memorial is intended to be a comprehensive tribute, featuring a museum, audio-visual presentations, and documentaries detailing Maratha history. The government cited the lack of historical markers at the current site as a reason for the project, noting that many Marathi tourists visit Agra seeking information about Shivaji Maharaj’s imprisonment.
The announcement comes amidst ongoing debate in Maharashtra regarding Aurangzeb’s tomb. The project aims to preserve and promote the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a prominent historical figure in Maharashtra. Funding for the memorial will be allocated in the upcoming state budget.
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