Question

Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohenjodaro site?

• A. Sir John Marshall
• B. Dayaram Sahni
• C. Rakhaldas Banerjee
• D. Sir Martimer Wheeler

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Rakhaldas Banerjee

In 1922, R.D. Banerjee was led to a site by a Buddhist monk who wanted to excavate a mound thinking it to be a Buddhist Stupa. R.D. Banerjee while digging out the ruins came across many strange objects. This was the city of Mohenjodaro, the mound of the dead as the name implies.