12 Questions
Who deciphered the Brahmi Scripts?
James Prinsep
Who is considered the Father of Indian Archaeology?
Sir Alexander Cunningham
Who announced the discovery of the Indus Civilizations?
Sir John Marshall
In which year was the first site, Harappa, excavated?
1921
Who is known as the Father of Indian Prehistory?
Robert Bruce
During which period was stone widely used by humans?
Lithic Age
Who is considered the Father of History?
Herodotus
What does BCE stand for in the context of history?
Before Common Era
What does BCE refer to in relation to AD?
Years before the common era
Which study involves the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts?
Palaeography
What are the main types of historical sources discussed?
Literary and Archeological
Where was the Asiatic Society established in 1784?
Calcutta
Study Notes
Brahmi Scripts and Indian Archaeology
- James Prinsep is credited with deciphering the Brahmi Scripts.
- Alexander Cunningham is considered the Father of Indian Archaeology.
Indus Civilization
- John Marshall announced the discovery of the Indus Civilizations.
- The first site, Harappa, was excavated in 1922.
Indian Prehistory
- Robert Bruce Foote is known as the Father of Indian Prehistory.
Stone Age
- During the Paleolithic period, stone was widely used by humans.
History
- Herodotus is considered the Father of History.
Chronology
- BCE stands for Before Common Era in the context of history.
- BCE refers to the period before the birth of Jesus Christ, in relation to AD (Anno Domini).
Paleography
- Paleography involves the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts.
Historical Sources
- The main types of historical sources discussed are primary and secondary sources.
Asiatic Society
- The Asiatic Society was established in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1784.
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