Maharashtra Plans Memorial In Delhi To Honour Brave Maratha General Dattaji Shinde’s Sacrifice In Battle Of Panipat
Published on: Jan. 22, 2026, 1:16 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Maharashtra government has approved plans to build a memorial in Delhi honouring Maratha general Dattaji Shinde of the Scindia dynasty. The memorial will commemorate his sacrifice fighting Afghan forces before the third Battle of Panipat. Located near Burari, the project aims to showcase Maharashtra’s historical role in defending Delhi and the nation.
