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Which of these Britishers served as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India?

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Grant Duff
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Sir John Marshall
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Sir Alexander Cunningham
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William Wilson Hunter
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The correct option is C Sir Alexander Cunningham
Sir Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He excavated several ancient archaeological sites mentioned in the Buddhist texts. A few years later, Sir John Marshall became the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India. It was during his tenure that the Harappan Civilisation was discovered.

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