Workers digging the underground section of the Bangalore Metro rail were
surprised to discover a 12 feet 18th century cannon as well as a 10 kg
cannonball which is believed to be from the era of Tipu Sultan. The site
of construction in Bangalore lies between the summer palace of Tipu
Sultan and Bangalore Fort. This is the rarest discovery in the capital
of Karnataka linked to that time period.
The iron cannon weighs
over a ton while the cannonball weighs 10kg. Muzzle is approximately
3/4th the size of cannon. After the discovery, officials from the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) rushed to the site immediately and
secured it. The cannon has survived rough weather conditions as well
because of being buried in ground for so many years.
Metro Rail
workers were directed to dig in the site carefully because there was a
possibility of more materials which are archeologically important. ASI
has also assured to help Metro in this matter. After the discovery,
details such as quantum of gun powder, muzzle molding, length of the
fuse point as well as other details will be found out. The discoveries
like these are collected as well as placed in museums. The cannon will
first be cleaned chemically before being shifted to the museum.
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