In a major archaeological find in Sambhal, district administration found coins and pottery at Guru Amarpati’s memorial site, contemporary of Prithviraj Chauhan. This site has been under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) since 1920. Coins are 300-400 years old.
On Thursday, SDM Vandana Mishra visited Guru Amarpati Kheda in Allipur village of Hayatnagar area of Sambhal. During inspection, villagers handed over some coins and a pot to SDM which were taken into custody by the administration.
Villagers said there was a memorial here long ago near Sot River. When some soil was eroded from the site, skeletons were also found. A water pot and a stone were found which are still present and being preserved.
SDM said this memorial is of Prithviraj Chauhan’s time. A day ago, on Wednesday, ASI team also visited the site where villagers said they find ancient coins here from time to time. District administration is running a special drive to preserve endangered pilgrimage sites and historical heritage. Administration is also clearing encroachments and excavating ancient wells and ponds.
An official said, “This ancient pilgrimage town from the Satya Yuga era has several historical sites, and the administration is continuously striving for their preservation. The discovery of Guru Amarpati's memorial is an important part of this campaign.”
SDM Vandana Mishra said, “An old path has been identified in Amar Pati Kheda village. This site is protected by ASI since 1920. During the visit, we found various coins, some from the British era and some even older. One coin features the images of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman.”
