Kashipur, Oct. 25 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed excavation operations at Dronasagar in Kashipur to investigate the historical validity of local traditions linked to the site of Guru Dronacharya's ashram from the Mahabharata period, an official said.

Talking to ANI, Mohan Chandra Joshi, Superintending Archaeologist (In-Charge) for the ASI Dehradun Circle, highlighted the historical significance of the site, noting that earlier excavations had revealed structures spanning roughly two millennia.

Joshi said, "This is a very ancient site. YD Sharma conducted a formal excavation here in 1965, during which he uncovered various structures. He later carried out further excavations at the site in 1970-71, during which so...