Artefacts and treasures have long-lasting historical evidence and can be traced back to the early days of humanity. Many of those have vanished and are now hidden. Continue reading to learn more about these buried treasures, which, if found, have the potential to make anyone a millionaire.
Here are 5 places with lost treasures in India
1. Charminar Tunnel, Hyderabad
Built by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, this tunnel connects Golconda Fort with Charminar. The royal family used this hidden passageway as an escape route in an emergency. This tunnel is where the king hid his treasure. As per rumours, the treasure chest is still hidden waiting to be discovered.
2. King Kothi Palace, Hyderabad
With a net worth of $210.8 billion, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali, was ranked by Forbes magazine as the fifth wealthiest person of all time. In 1937, TIME magazine declared him the richest man in the world. It has been said that this royal king’s treasure is hidden in the king’s personal residence, King Kothi Palace, which has underground chambers.
3. Sonbhandar Caves, Bihar
Sonbhandar translates to A Repository of Gold, and the Sonbhandar Caves are twin cave chambers located in Rajgir, Bihar. The great king of the Magadha kingdom, King Bimbisara, is said to have safely hidden a large treasure inside the twin caves. According to the legends, the lost treasure can only be obtained by someone who can decode the scripts engraved in the cave.
4. Alwar Fort, Rajasthan
During Emperor Jehangir’s exile, he took refuge at the Alwar Fort in Rajasthan. It is believed that he hid a large amount of treasure here while on the run. While some of it has been discovered, a large portion of it remains hidden.
5. Krishna River Treasure, Andhra Pradesh
This area is also well-known for the discovery of the renowned and invincible Kohinoor Diamond. According to reports, the banks of the Krishna River contain the world’s finest diamonds.
