Question

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

• A. Grant Duff
• B. Sir John Marshall
• C. Sir Alexander Cunningham
• D. William Wilson Hunter

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (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.