A treasure trove of 18th-century weapons in a Shahjahanpur field: swords, guns and hidden history
An amazing collection of 18th century weapons has been found in a field in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. While farmer Babu Ram was ploughing, swords, daggers, guns and other ancient weapons were found buried under the ground. After this, the weapons found during the excavation have created a sensation in the entire village. Investigation of this historical treasure is going on in the presence of the Archaeological Department and the police. Historians believe it to be 200 years old and many possibilities are being put forward about it.
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18th century weapons discovered in Shahjahanpur
While plowing the field of farmer Babu Ram in Dhakia Tiwari village of Nigohi police station area of Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, an unbelievable mystery came to light which shocked everyone. As soon as the farmer's plow hit a solid object inside the ground, digging was started there. As this digging progressed, a treasure of weapons hidden inside the soil came to light. The discovery of objects like swords, daggers, guns and spears caused a sensation among the local people and people started gathering in large numbers to see it.
Historians' estimate: 200 year old treasure
According to local historian Vikas Khurana, some of the weapons found have heads made of silver, which have rusted. These weapons also include barrels and tubes of old guns whose wood has been damaged by termites. Vikas Khurana said that the use of guns in India started during the time of Babur, and these weapons found appear to be from around the 18th century. He has requested the District Magistrate for a detailed study of this historical discovery so that the history behind it can be understood.
The farm's past and layers of mystery
Village resident Omvir Singh said that this land was earlier a part of a garden which was later bought by Babu Ram. After this, the soil of the field was taken out and ploughed for the first time. During this time, the secret of the weapons was revealed. It is said that the villagers have been taking out soil from here for a long time but such a treasure was never found.
The arrival of the Archaeological Department and the Police
The news of the discovery of weapons spread like wildfire, and soon the local police and the revenue department reached the site and started investigating. The Archaeological Department has also been informed so that the structure and time period of these old weapons can be accurately estimated. This mysterious discovery has created an atmosphere of discussion among the villagers.
