Which of the following commissioner visited Amravati and collected several sculpture panels and took them away to Madras in 1854 ? |
Walter Elliot Morrice James John Freeman John Marshall |
Walter Elliot |
The correct answer is Option (1) → Walter Elliot Walter Elliot was a British colonial administrator and an important figure in the field of archaeology and preservation of historical artifacts in India during the British colonial period. He served as the Commissioner of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces, which included the region around Amravati. One of his notable contributions was the collection of Buddhist sculptures and panels from the ancient site of Amaravati Stupa, located in Andhra Pradesh, India. These sculptures and panels are known for their historical and artistic significance. So, the correct option is [1]. |