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Who was the Indian archaeologist known for starting the excavation at the site of Harappa?
Who was the Indian archaeologist known for starting the excavation at the site of Harappa?
- Marshall
- Mackay
- R.D.Banerjee (correct)
- M.R.Mughal
Which British individual noticed a Harappan seal but initially did not realize its significance?
Which British individual noticed a Harappan seal but initially did not realize its significance?
- Daya Ram Sahni
- Mortimer Wheeler
- A.Cunningham (correct)
- B.B.Lal
Where did R.D.Banerjee conduct excavations in the Bronze Age?
Where did R.D.Banerjee conduct excavations in the Bronze Age?
- Sindh
- Harappa (correct)
- Gujarat
- Mohenjo-daro
Which historian carried out excavations at the site of Mohenjo-daro in Sindh?
Which historian carried out excavations at the site of Mohenjo-daro in Sindh?
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Who supervised large-scale excavations at Mohenjo-daro in 1931?
Who supervised large-scale excavations at Mohenjo-daro in 1931?
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Which archaeologist excavated Harappa in the year 1946?
Which archaeologist excavated Harappa in the year 1946?
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Study Notes
Indian Archaeologist
- R.D. Banerjee is recognized for initiating excavations at Harappa, a significant site of the Indus Valley Civilization.
British Individual
- Sir John Marshall was the British archaeologist who first noticed a Harappan seal but did not initially comprehend its importance.
R.D. Banerjee's Excavation
- R.D. Banerjee conducted his excavations at the Bronze Age site of Mohenjo-daro, contributing greatly to our understanding of the ancient civilization.
Historian of Mohenjo-daro
- Sir John Marshall, a prominent historian and archaeologist, carried out excavations at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, revealing critical insights about the Indus Valley Civilization.
Supervision of 1931 Excavations
- The large-scale excavations at Mohenjo-daro in 1931 were supervised by Sir John Marshall, enhancing the study of the site's archaeological significance.
Excavation of Harappa in 1946
- In 1946, archaeologist M. S. Vats conducted excavations at Harappa, further expanding knowledge of the Indus Valley Civilization's urban planning and culture.
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