Excavations at a newly identified site in coastal Maharashtra have revealed a sprawling administrative complex from the Satavahana Empire. The site has yielded hundreds of terracotta seals with Brahmi inscriptions and specialized stone molds used for minting copper and lead coinage.
Researchers believe the complex served as a regional hub for managing maritime trade and collecting taxes from the nearby ports. The find is particularly important for understanding the bureaucracy of the Satavahanas and their role in facilitating trade between the Deccan hinterland and Roman merchants.