Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Maharashtra to Build Memorial for Maratha General Dattaji Shinde in Delhi
The Maharashtra government wants to build a memorial in Delhi to honor a brave Maratha general named Dattaji Shinde.
He fought against Afghan forces and died in a battle near Panipat.
The memorial will show how the Marathas protected India from foreign invaders.
It might include a museum and exhibits about his life and the Maratha history.
The government is still deciding on the exact location, design, and cost.
They also plan to build a memorial for another Maratha king, Shivaji Maharaj, in Agra.
Maharashtra government plans to build a memorial in Delhi for Maratha general Dattaji Shinde.
The memorial will honor Shinde's sacrifice in battles against Afghan forces near Panipat.
The proposed site is near Jharoda Majra Metro station in the Burari area, Delhi.
The memorial may include a museum and exhibits about Shinde's life and Maratha history.
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) will prepare a detailed project report.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and Maratha military general Dattaji Shinde
- What
- Construction of a memorial to honor Dattaji Shinde's sacrifice
- When
- Details not specified, but planning is underway
- Where
- Near Jharoda Majra Metro station in the Burari area, Delhi
- Why
- To highlight Maharashtra’s historical role in safeguarding Delhi and the nation
- General
- Dattaji Shinde
- Dynasty
- Scindia
- Battle
- Battle of Panipat
- Location
- Near Jharoda Majra Metro Station, Burari, Delhi
- Nodal Agency
- Maharashtra Tourism Department
- Project Report
- Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)