Indian Numismatic Historical & Cultural Research Foundation

27/09/2026

24/09/2026

We are pleased to announce the third hands-on four-day training program on Introduction to Archaeozoology "Bones & Beyond: Unlocking the Past Through Faunal Remains" from October 1st to 4th, 2026. The workshop's resource persons are Dr. Pankaj Goyal of Deccan College, PGRI, Pune, and Miss Nibedita Naskar of Deccan College, PGRI, Pune.

The workshop will cover various aspects of archaeozoology, such as scope and significance, mammalian osteology and dentition, skeletal element identification, taphonomy of mammalian bones - weathering, gnawing, and butchery marks, curation and laboratory techniques - NISP, MNI, and basic faunal analysis, economic and cultural insights - linking data with the human past, bone tool typology and technology - studying and replicating ancient tools, and so on.

23/09/2026

📜 Unlock the secrets of medieval India’s inscriptions.

Join “Decoding Epigraphs of Medieval India” — a 5-day residential course with Dr. G. S. Khwaja, designed for students, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts who want to read, date, and interpret Perso‑Arabic inscriptions with confidence.

🗓️ 7–11 October 2026
📍 Residential (limited seats)

✨ What you’ll learn:

Perso‑Arabic alphabets

Calligraphy & scribal styles

Dating systems used in medieval inscriptions

Numismatics for historians

Hands-on decipherment of real epigraphs

This is a rare chance to work directly with an expert and gain practical skills you can apply to fieldwork, research, and public interpretation.

🔗 Register now: https://rb.gy/7gd7tt
⏳ Seats are limited — secure your spot today.

10/08/2026

Medieval India’s history is written in stone, metal, and paper—but only if you can read it. 📜✨

Join the 4th Residential Short-Term Certificate Course:
“Decoding Epigraphs of Medieval India: An Introductory Workshop on Perso-Arabic Inscriptions and Calligraphy”
🗓️ 23–27 September 2026
👨‍🏫 Resource Person: Dr. G. S. Khwaja, Former Director Epigraphy (Arabic & Persian Inscriptions), Archaeological Survey of India

In this intensive 5-day workshop, you will:

Understand Perso-Arabic alphabets & their evolution

Explore Islamic calligraphy styles (monumental & paper)

Learn dating systems in Perso-Arabic epigraphs & compose chronograms

Study coinage of the Sultanate, Mughal, and regional dynasties

Practice decipherment & master estampage making and upkeep

Designed for scholars, researchers, students, and heritage enthusiasts who want both theoretical know-how and practical training to extract history from inscriptions.

🏡 Residential certificate course
🔢 Limited seats
🔗 Register: [Link in bio]

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30/06/2026

Join us for “Maratha Coinage Decoded” — a unique numismatic meet with expert talks on Maratha mints, political authority, and monetary networks.
🗓 8 July 2026 | 🕟 4:30 PM onward
📍 IMC, Churchgate, Mumbai
🎤 Speakers: Jan Lingen, K. K. Maheshwari
☕ Tea 4:30–5:00 - Talk 5:00–6:15 - Refreshments 6:30+
👉 Free live stream: Oswal Auctions
Don’t miss rare insights from top authors and collectors. Save the date & tag a friend who’d love this!

29/04/2026

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27/04/2026

We are delighted to announce the 7th Practical Training Workshop on Wood Conservation.

This comprehensive program covers:

Classification and identification of wood types

Deterioration of archaeological wooden objects (brown rot, white rot, and other decay agents)

Preventive measures and remedial conservation techniques

Restoration methods, including effective use of fillers for repairs

Resource persons:
Shri Iliyas Ahmad, Head of Conservation Department, National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow
Shri Abhijeet Shrivastava, Conservator

Join us to preserve our heritage. Details in flyer/DM.

27/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the second hands-on four-day training program on Introduction to Archaeozoology "Bones & Beyond: Unlocking the Past Through Faunal Remains" from June 4th to 7th, 2026. The workshop's resource persons are Dr. Pankaj Goyal of Deccan College, PGRI, Pune, and Miss Nibedita Naskar of Deccan College, PGRI, Pune.

The workshop will cover various aspects of archaeozoology, such as scope and significance, mammalian osteology and dentition, skeletal element identification, taphonomy of mammalian bones - weathering, gnawing, and butchery marks, curation and laboratory techniques - NISP, MNI, and basic faunal analysis, economic and cultural insights - linking data with the human past, bone tool typology and technology - studying and replicating ancient tools, and so on.

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26/03/2026

🎉 NEW DROP! 🎉

Archaeology of Ancient Sopara Port— releasing on 28th March 2026! 🏛️⚓

Secrets revealed! Book NOW for launch discount! ⏰💥

Link in bio! 🔥