Purana Qila excavations reveal pre-Mauryan era settlement
Context
- Recent excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila have reveal pre-Mauryan era settlements.
What evidence has been found at the excavation site?
- An excavation at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila has uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era.
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Evidence |
Belongs to |
Dating Back |
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Vaikuntha Vishnu |
Rajput |
900 year old |
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Goddess Gaja Lakshmi (Terracotta Plaque) |
Gupta |
2,000 year ago |
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Ring Well (Terracotta) |
Mauryan |
2,500 year old |
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Shards of Painted Gray Ware pottery |
Mauryan |
1200 BC to 600 BC |
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Four-room complex, beads, seals, copper coins and a bone needle |
Mauryan |
2,300 years ago |
- Trade centre: According to the Ministry of Culture, more than 136 coins and 35 seals and sealings have been discovered from a small excavated area, indicating the site’s pivotal role as a centre for trade activities.
- Historical Periods: These evidences have revealed nine cultural levels, representing different historical periods, including pre-Mauryan, Mauryan, Sunga, Kushana, Gupta, post-Gupta, Rajput, Sultanate, and Mughal.
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The Purana Qila, built by Sher Shah Suri and Mughal emperor Humayun, is believed by many to be the site of Indraprastha, as mentioned in the Mahabharat. |
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