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Sword of Raghuji Bhosale I
May 3 , 2025
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- The Maharashtra government reclaimed the iconic sword of Maratha warrior Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I at an auction in London for Rs 47.15 lakh.
- Sena Saheb Subah was a title of high military rank that was associated with the Maratha Empire, and would be usually conferred by the Chhatrapati’s of Satara.
- The person was receiving the title would also get a sword and robe.
- This particular sword is likely a gift from Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to Raghuji Raje Bhonsle who was conferred with the title of Sena Saheb Subah.
- Raghuji Bhonsle I, expanded the Maratha empire to Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
- He led pivotal military campaigns in Bengal from 1745 and 1755.
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