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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UPPSC opens registration for UP combined State Agriculture Services Mains Exam 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has opened online registration for the UP Combined State Agriculture Services Mains Examination 2024. Candidates who qualified for the preliminary exam, held earlier this year, are now eligible to apply for the main examination.
Applications are open until November 11, 2024. Out of the large pool of applicants, approximately 2,029 candidates cleared the preliminary exam, which had its results announced on September 18. However, only 268 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive.
Steps to Apply for the UPPSC State Agriculture Services Mains Exam 2024:
1. Visit the official UPPSC website at [uppsc.up.nic.in](http://uppsc.up.nic.in).
2. On the homepage, locate the candidate dashboard and click on Fill online details for ADVT.NO. A-3/E-1/2024, Combined State Agricultural Services (Mains) Exam – 2024.
3. Enter your One-Time Registration (OTR) number to access the application form.
4. Complete the form with the required details.
5. Submit the registration fee to finalize your application.
For further information and to access the official notice, candidates are encouraged to visit the UPPSC website.
