Aurangzeb’s tomb row: The ongoing dispute over the demand to remove Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb sparked unrest in central Nagpur on Monday evening, resulting in violent clashes, incidents of arson, and stone-pelting in several areas. These disturbances come amid rising calls for the tomb’s removal. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a Hindu nationalist group, recently submitted a memorandum to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, claiming the tomb represents historical oppression. They cited Aurangzeb’s execution of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and the demolition of Hindu temples as reasons for their demand. In light of threats to the site, security around Aurangzeb’s tomb has been tightened. Entry now requires visitor registration and valid ID proof. Personnel from the State Reserve Police Force, local police, and Home Guards have been deployed to ensure security in the area.Aurangzeb’s tomb row: Where is Mughal Emperor buried? Why his grave unadorned?
Aurangzeb’s tomb row: The ongoing dispute over the demand to remove Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb sparked unrest in central Nagpur on Monday evening, resulting in violent clashes, incidents of arson, and stone-pelting in several areas. These disturbances come amid rising calls for the tomb’s removal. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a Hindu nationalist group, recently submitted a memorandum to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, claiming the tomb represents historical oppression. They cited Aurangzeb’s execution of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and the demolition of Hindu temples as reasons for their demand. In light of threats to the site, security around Aurangzeb’s tomb has been tightened. Entry now requires visitor registration and valid ID proof. Personnel from the State Reserve Police Force, local police, and Home Guards have been deployed to ensure security in the area.
