The correct answer is Option (2) → A, E, C, D, B
A. 1854: Alexander Cunningham publishes "Bhilsa Topes", one of the earliest works on Sanchi
E. 1888: Passing of the Treasure Trove Act, giving government the right to acquire all objects of archaeological interest.
C. 1914: John Marshall and Alfred Foucher publish The Monument of Sanchi.
D. 1955: Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru lays the foundation stone of National Museum, New Delhi.
B. 1989: Sanchi declared a World Heritage Site.
Landmarks in the Discovery and Preservation of Early Monuments and Sculpture:
Nineteenth Century:
1814: Founding of the Indian Museum, Calcutta
1834: Publication of Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus, by Ram Raja; Cunningham explores the stupa at Sarnath
1835-1842: James Fergusson surveys major archaeological sites
1851: Establishment of the Government Museum, Madras
1854: Alexander Cunningham publishes Bhilsa Topes, one of the earliest works on Sanchi
1878: Rajendra Lala Mitra publishes Buddha Gaya: The Heritage of Sakya Muni
1880: H.H. Cole appointed Curator of Ancient Monuments
1888: Passing of the Treasure Trove Act, giving the government the right to acquire all objects of archaeological interest
Twentieth Century:
1914: John Marshall and Alfred Foucher publish The Monuments of Sanchi
1923: John Marshall publishes the Conservation Manual
1955: Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru lays the foundation stone of the National Museum, New Delhi
1989: Sanchi declared a World Heritage Site |
