Did Shivaji wield this 'wagh nakh'? Even museum unsure

The authenticity of the 'wagh nakh' (tiger claws) displayed in London's Victoria and Albert Museum, which the Maharashtra government plans to bring back to India, is uncertain. The museum itself states that it cannot verify whether these claws were used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The provenance of the claws is unclear, as there were multiple similar claws in Satara for which claims were made. The journey of the claws to England is also questionable. The lack of clarity surrounding the authenticity of the claws highlights the challenges of tracing historical objects.

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