Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Ancient Coins Found in Madhya Pradesh Excavation
People were digging near an old palace in Rajgarh village, Madhya Pradesh, to turn it into a fancy hotel and to level a road.
They found shiny things in the dirt that looked like old coins.
News spread quickly, and many people came to look for coins.
Some villagers collected the coins, but no one from the government has checked them yet.
The palace is very old, and some people think the coins might be from the Bundela era, possibly buried during times of conflict.
Everyone is excited, but we don't know for sure if the coins are really gold, how old they are, or what they mean.
Some people want the government to protect the area and do a proper study.
50-100 coins, possibly gold, were found during excavation work near Rajgarh Palace in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The palace is being developed into a luxury hotel by the Oberoi Group, and soil was being leveled for a road near the Swargeshwar Mahadev temple.
Villagers noticed shiny objects in the wet mud after rainfall and collected the coins, believing them to be around 500 years old.
Hundreds of people gathered to search for coins, causing a chaotic scene, and photos of the coins were shared on social media.
No official authority has confirmed the details or verified the coins' authenticity, age, or material, but police have stated they will investigate the matter.
- Who
- Villagers and local residents
- What
- Discovery of ancient coins during excavation work
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Rajgarh village, near Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Excavation work for developing the palace into a luxury hotel and road leveling near Swargeshwar Mahadev temple
Villagers and Heritage Enthusiasts
Authorities
Coin Authenticity and Age
Villagers and Heritage Enthusiasts
Locals claim the coins are around 500 years old and made of gold, possibly linked to the Bundela era.
Authorities
Authorities have not confirmed the authenticity, age, or material of the coins.
Site Protection and Investigation
Villagers and Heritage Enthusiasts
Locals and heritage enthusiasts demand a proper archaeological survey and government intervention to protect historically significant artefacts.
Authorities
Police have stated they will investigate the matter, with the coins to be examined, but no immediate action has been taken.
- Location
- Rajgarh village, near Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
- Discovered Items
- 50-100 coins, possibly gold, weighing 7-8 grams each
- Current Development
- Rajgarh Palace is being developed into a luxury hotel by the Oberoi Group
- Villagers Involved
- 15-20 villagers
- Official Confirmation
- Not yet confirmed by authorities
- Expert Verification
- Not yet verified by experts
- Historical Significance
- Rajgarh Fort is a 300-year-old heritage structure of the Bundela dynasty
