
Historic Sword of Maratha General Raghuji Bhonsle Returns to Maharashtra
Published on: Aug. 11, 2025, 7:03 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The iconic sword of Maratha general Raghuji Bhonsle I will return to Maharashtra from London on August 18. It was acquired by the Maharashtra government in an auction for Rs 47.15 lakh. The sword, believed to have left India during the 1817 Battle of Sitabuldi, is a significant historical artefact.