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Tussle between communities for the legacy of Raja Mihir Bhoj

A statue of 9th-century ruler Raja Mihir Bhoj has become a point of contention between Rajputs and Gurjars in India, with both communities claiming his legacy.

Updated on: Aug 14, 2023, 22:48:53 IST
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The inauguration was scheduled for July 20, announced by none other than Lila Ram Gurjar, the ruling BJP’s sitting legislator from Kaithal, Haryana. The demand is at least four years old; in 2019, the Akhil Bhartiya Veer Gurjar Sabha asked the name of Dhand Chowk in the town be changed to reflect “Gurjar Pratihar Raja Mihir Bhoj”, to mark the birth anniversary of the 9th century ruler.

PREMIUMThe inauguration of a statue of Gurjar Pratihar Raja Mihir Bhoj in Karnal was fraught with tension. (HT Photo)
The inauguration of a statue of Gurjar Pratihar Raja Mihir Bhoj in Karnal was fraught with tension. (HT Photo)

A time was fixed for 10 am on July 20, with Haryana education

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Neeraj Mohan

Neeraj Mohan is a correspondent, covering Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana.

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