Who is the father of Indian Archaeology?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Sir Alexander Cunningham
Sir Alexander Cunningham, a British army engineer, is called the father of Indian archaeology. He was the first head of the Archaeological Survey of India, set up in 1861 (its Director-General from 1871), surveyed sites such as Sarnath, Sanchi and Bodh Gaya, and was the first to report seals from Harappa.