Following a surge of local digging driven by rumors of hidden Mughal-era treasure, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will begin an official exploration at the historic Asirgarh Fort in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. The site, known for its strategic location and legends of buried gold, is now under formal archaeological scrutiny.

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• ASI to begin treasure hunt at Asirgarh Fort, Burhanpur, MP
• Local digging surged after rumors of hidden Mughal-era gold
• Fort known as “Key to the Deccan” due to its strategic location
• Built in 15th century by Asa Ahir, later captured by Mughals in 1601
• Akbar’s conquest of fort marked Mughal entry into Deccan
• Fort later controlled by Marathas, Scindias, then British
• British used it as a military garrison till 1819
• Located in Satpura range, 20 km from Burhanpur city
• ASI to assess claims, ensure site protection from illegal digging
• Fort linked to legends of buried Mughal wealth for centuries