Correct Answer - Option 2 : Alexander Cunningham
The correct answer is Alexander Cunningham.
-
Sir Alexander Cunningham was a British army officer and archaeologist who excavated many sites in India, including Sarnath and Sanchi.
- He served as the first director of the Indian Archaeological Survey.
- In 1837 Cunningham excavated near Sarnath, outside Varanasi (Benares), one of the most sacred Buddhist shrines, and carefully prepared drawings of the sculptures.
- He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire.
| Year |
Books written by Alexander Cunningham
|
| 1854 |
The Bhilsa Topes or Buddhist Monuments of Central India. |
| 1871 |
The Ancient Geography of India. |
| 1871 |
Archaeological Survey of India. |
| 1879 |
The stupa of Bharhut. |
| 1883 |
Book of Indian eras. |
| 1891 |
Coins of Ancient India. |
Seven Archaeological Wonders of Ancient India.
| 1 |
Kumbhalgarh Fort |
| 2 |
Meenakshi Temple |
| 3 |
Jaisalmer Fort |
| 4 |
Konark Sun Temple |
| 5 |
Khajuraho Temple |
| 6 |
Hampi Village |
| 7 |
Nalanda University |
