Question

Name two foreign archaeologists who played an important role in the discovery of India's past.

Answer 1

Sir Alexander Cunningham carried out many archaeological explorations among the ruins of northern India. In 1837, he excavated at Sarnath, one of the most sacred Buddhist shrines and carefully prepared drawings of the sculptures.

Sir John Marshall, Director General of Archaeology in India made efforts in 1902 for the preservation of ancient buildings and monuments all over India,