Consider the following landmarks in the discovery and conservation of Vijayanagara. Arrange in chronological order:

A. Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of the archaeological remains at Hampi
B. J.F. Fleet documents the inscriptions on the temple walls at the site.
C. Visit by Colin Mackenzie.
D. Conservation activities under John Marshall
E. Hampi declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C, A, B, D, E

The correct answer is Option (4) → C, A, B, D, E

The correct chronological order of the mentioned events is:

C - 1800: Visit by Colin Mackenzie.
A - 1856: Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of the archaeological remains at Hampi
B - 1876: J.F. Fleet documents the inscriptions on the temple walls at the site.
D - 1902:  Conservation activities under John Marshall
E - 1986:  Hampi declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Explanation:

1800: Colin Mackenzie visits Vijayanagara

1856: Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of archaeological remains at Hampi.

1876: J.F. Fleet begins documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls at Hampi.

1902- In 1902 conservation began at Vijaynagar (Hampi) under John Marshall.

1986- In 1986 Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.