Who collected over 8,000 inscriptions in Sanskrit and Dravidian languages during the 1810s?

Colin Mackenzie

Colin Mackenzie collected over 8,000 inscriptions in Sanskrit and Dravidian languages during the 1810s.

Colin Mackenzie (1754-1821) was a Scottish army officer, surveyor, and archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of Indian history and culture during the British colonial period. He served in the East India Company and held various positions, including being the first Surveyor General of India.