Ancient Arabic, Persian script coins recovered in Kapilvastu
Summary
Ancient copper coins inscribed with Arabic and Persian scripts dating back to the 13th or 14th century were discovered in a traditional water pot in Kapilvastu, shedding light on historical trade routes across northern South Asia.
Key Points
- Ancient copper coins with Arabic and Persian scripts were found inside a traditional water pot in Kapilvastu district.
- The coins are preliminarily dated to the reign of Sultan Alauddin Khalji (1296–1316 AD) of the Delhi Sultanate.
- The discovery site is near important ancient trade hubs along the historic Uttarapatha trade route.
- Archaeologists emphasize the need for systematic excavations due to potential undiscovered historical sites in Kapilvastu.
