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Crime
Mughal-era Coins Stolen
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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A treasure trove of 1,500 Mughal-era coins was found during a haveli excavation, but was sold by the contractor and workers to fund their drinking habits. The incident has raised concerns about the preservation of historical artifacts.
The excavation of a haveli led to the discovery of a significant treasure, including 1,500 coins from the Mughal era. However, instead of preserving these historical artifacts, the contractor and workers involved in the excavation sold them to fund their drinking habits. This incident highlights the lack of regard for India's rich cultural heritage and the need for stricter laws to protect historical artifacts. The sale of these coins not only deprives the public of a significant part of their history but also undermines the efforts of archaeologists and historians who work to preserve such treasures.