Arrange the below given information in a chronological order.
A. Alexander Cunningham publishes "Bhilsa Topes", one of the earliest works on Sanchi
B. Sanchi declared a World Heritage Site.
C. John Marshall and Alfred Foucher publish The Monument of Sanchi.
D. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru lays the foundation stone of National Museum, New Delhi.
E. Passing of the Treasure Trove Act, giving government the right to acquire all objects of archaeological interest.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, E, C, D, B
(A) Alexander Cunningham publishes “Bhilsa Topes”, one of the earliest works on Sanchi — 1854.
(E) Passing of the Treasure Trove Act, giving government the right to acquire all objects of archaeological interest — 1888.
(C) John Marshall and Alfred Foucher publish The Monument of Sanchi — 1914.
(D) Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru lays the foundation stone of National Museum, New Delhi — 1955.
(B) Sanchi declared a World Heritage Site — 1989.
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