'He wrote immortal history': Amit Shah unveils Peshwa Bajirao statue

The National Defence Academy (NDA) campus in Pune the most appropriate location for Maratha empire warrior Peshwa Bajirao's memorial, Union minister Amit Shah said on Friday, while unveiling Peshwa Bajirao’s equestrian statue at the NDA campus.“Had the battle for independence started by Shivaji Maharaj and taken forward by the Peshwas for 100 years not been fought, India’s basic structure would have ceased to exist,” Shah said. “In his life of 40 years, Peshwa Bajirao wrote an immortal history which no other person could write,” Shah said.

Pune, Maharashtra: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Within ten years of Bajirao’s death, a vast Hindavi empire was established, stretching from Thanjavur to Afghanistan, and from Afghanistan to Bengal and Cuttack, fulfilling the vision of Shivaji Maharaj. Many believe that if… pic.twitter.com/OroXkjhvTG

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Meanwhile, in view of Amit Shah’s visit to the city, some educational institutes located along the route taken by the Home Minister to the venue of the event either announced a holiday, a half day, or online classes to ensure students are not affected by road closures and traffic diversions.Shah, who is on a day visit to the city, also inaugurated the Jairaj Sports and Convention Centre.