254 copper coins of medieval era discovered at Khirki mosque
New Delhi, Sep 12 : The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a hoard of 254 copper coins of medieval period within the Khirki mosque compound here during the conservation of the monument, said Ministry of Culture on Wednesday.
The mosque built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah, the prime minister of Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351-88), lies on the southern periphery of the village Khirki, the ministry said in a statement, adding it was believed to be one of the seven mosques built by the latter.
The ministry said that while cleaning the Khirki mosque, the ASI found a hoard of 254 coins of medieval period near the entrance of the monument.
"A few coins got cleaned by ASI experts and on the basis of preliminary observation, it can be said that some of the coins belong to the reign of Sher Shah Suri and his successors" it said.
On the same premises, in the year 2003, ASI had found over 63 coins during cleaning and conservation, ministry said adding the Delhi circle has started scientific clearance of the area under technical supervision of archaeologists.
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Union Minister Kishan Reddy leads 'Sundays On Cycle' in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined the Hyderabad edition of 'Sundays On Cycle' here and highlighted that initiatives like 'Fit India' movement are crucial to preserving and strengthening the potential of the country's vast human capital.
Following his address, the Union Minister for Coal and Mines cycled through the streets of Hyderabad in a show of support for Fit India, alongside badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, officials from the Sports Authority of India, sportspersons, and fitness enthusiasts.
In a post on 'X', Reddy said: "In my address, I spoke about how changes in lifestyle, dietary habits, inadequate physical activity, and environmental factors are contributing to a rise in health concerns, particularly obesity".
He emphasised that only when citizens are healthy, meaningful contributions to the well-being of families, communities, and the nation can be made.
The Sports Authority of India, in collaboration with the Telangana government, organised the 57th edition of Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' in the city.
The event featured a mass cycling rally of approximately six kilometres, starting and concluding at Gachibowli Stadium, along with fitness demonstrations such as yoga, warm-up exercises, and community engagement activities.
