India, Aug. 19 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled legendary Maratha warrior Raghuji Raje Bhonsle's sword, bought by Maharashtra government for Rs.47.15 lakh at an auction in London recently, at the P L Deshpande Centre, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai, on Monday. The 18th century sword will be on display at the centre till August 25, following which it will be shown at certain places in the state.

While a rally was planned in Mumbai after the sword's unveiling, it was cancelled due to heavy rainfall.

At the unveiling Fadnavis said, "We knew that any price would be quoted for the sword (at the auction), but the state was prepared for it. However, the sword was actually bought for a price for less than what the state expected."

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