The Maharashtra government will celebrate the 350th coronation anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad on June 1 and 2, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Saturday.?
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He said the state government will also set up Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Centre at Agra.?
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The former Mughal empire capital assumes significance in Maratha history as Shivaji Maharaj gave Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb a slip from the city after he was imprisoned there by the latter.
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"The 350th coronation ceremony will be celebrated by the state government at Raigad on June 1 and 2," Shinde said.?
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He said the coronation day is an inspiration for the state and cultural events will be organised in every district.?
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Shinde said the anniversary will be celebrated throughout the year by organising events across the state.