Excavation in Delhi’s Purana Qila Site

A fresh round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila (Old Fort) have uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre­-Mauryan era.

31 May 2023

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A fresh round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila (Old Fort) have uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre­-Mauryan era.

Findings of the excavation:

  • Shards of Painted Gray Ware pottery which are usually dated to around 1200 BC to 600 BC.
  • Remains of a 900 year old Vaikuntha Vishnu from the Rajput period.
  • A terracotta plaque of Goddess Gaja Lakshmi from the Gupta period.
  • Structural remains of a 2,500 year old terracotta ring well from the Mauryan period .
  • A well defined four room complex from the Sunga-­Kushan period dating back to 2,300 years ago.
  • Beads, seals, copper coins and a bone needle.
About Purana Qila:

  • Built in and by: In 16th century
    1. The massive gateway and walls of Purana Qila were built by Humayun. 
    2. The work was carried forward by Sher Shah Suri.
  • It is believed by many to be the site of Indraprastha, as mentioned in the Mahabharata.
  • Shape: Roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometres.
  • Gateways: 
    1. Talaqui darwaza or the forbidden gateway
    2. Humayun darwaza
    3. Bara Darwaza

News Source: The Hindu

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