Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by _____.

Options:

John Marshall

James Fergusson

Colin Mackenzie

James Prinsep

Correct Answer:

Colin Mackenzie

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Colin Mackenzie

Ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by Colin Mackenzie.

Timeline related to Hampi:

  • The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by an engineer and antiquarian named Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
  • In 1856 Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of archaeological remains at Hampi.
  • In 1976, Hampi was recognized as a site of national importance.
  • In 1986 Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.