Tantrapeethadhishwar Aniket Shastri Maharaj of Trimbakeshwar on Sunday raised a strong objection against the presence of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra and called for its removal.

He highlighted the Mughal ruler’s cruelty, particularly towards the Maratha king Sambhaji Maharaj, and demanded the immediate removal of the tomb, which he deemed unfit for the state.

Shastri Maharaj, in his address, emphasised the violence and brutality committed by Aurangzeb during his reign, specifically highlighting the suffering of the Marathas and the brutal treatment of King Sambhaji Maharaj.