Indian Archaeology History

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Who deciphered the Brahmi scripts?

James Prinsep

Who is known as the Father of Indian Archaeology?

Sir Alexander Cunningham

Who was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1902 to 1928?

Sir John Marshall

In which year was the first site excavated in Harappa?

<p>1921</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Indian prehistory?

<p>Robert Bruce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period divided into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic is known for the use of stone?

<p>Lithic Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered as the Father of History?

<p>Herodotus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BCE stand for in the context of history?

<p>Before Common Era</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Palaeography concerned with?

<p>Deciphering historical manuscripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is epigraphy primarily associated with?

<p>Studying inscriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical society was founded in Calcutta in 1784 by Sir William Jones?

<p>Asiatic Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are numismatics primarily concerned with?

<p>Studying coins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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