The seven antiquities include a ceremonial Indo-Persian tulwar (sword) (14th century) and a carved stone door jamb taken from a Hindu temple in Kanpur (11th century).
Six of the objects were removed from temples and shrines across different states in Northern India during the 19th century. The seventh was purchased following a theft from the owner. Glasgow
Sujit Ghosh, Acting High Commissioner: “We are delighted […] These artefacts are an integral part of our civilisational heritage and will now be sent back home.”
