Tipu Sultan’s Era Cannon Discovered at Bangalore Metro Site

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.