49 Mughal-era silver coins discovered in Saharanpur field

Coins bear Arabic inscriptions dating back to 1035

A treasure trove of 49 silver coins, believed to date back to the Mughal era, has been unearthed in a field in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The coins were discovered by a farmer named Rajbir Singh while he was working on his land in the village of Kutubpur.

Singh alerted the authorities, who arrived at the scene and took the coins into their custody.

Coins examined by experts

The coins were examined by experts from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), who confirmed that they were genuine Mughal-era coins.

The coins bear Arabic inscriptions, which date them to the year 1035 Hijri, or 1625-26 AD.

The inscriptions on the coins include the names of Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

Coins shed light on Mughal history

The discovery of the coins is significant, as it sheds light on the history of the Mughal Empire in the region.

The coins are believed to have been buried by a Mughal official or trader, and their discovery provides valuable insights into the economic and cultural life of the period.

The coins will now be preserved in a museum, where they can be studied by historians and researchers.