The correct answer is Option (1) → C, E, B, A, D
C. Survey of Vijayanagara by Colin Mackenzie.
E. Photography of the archaeological site under Alexander Greenlaw.
B. Documentation of temple inscriptions by J.F. Fleet.
A. Conservation under John Marshall.
D. Status of World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Explanation:
C: Survey of Vijayanagara by Colin Mackenzie
Colin Mackenzie, a British officer, conducted one of the earliest surveys of Vijayanagara in the early 19th century (around 1800–1810).
E: Photography of the archaeological site under Alexander Greenlaw
In 1856, Alexander Greenlaw documented Vijayanagara's monuments through photography, providing valuable visual records.
B: Documentation of temple inscriptions by J.F. Fleet
J.F. Fleet worked on documenting inscriptions related to Vijayanagara in the latter half of the 19th century, contributing to the understanding of its history.
A: Conservation under John Marshall
John Marshall, the Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India (1902–1928), initiated systematic conservation efforts at Vijayanagara during the early 20th century.
D: Status of world heritage site by UNESCO
In 1986, the ruins of Hampi (Vijayanagara) were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their cultural and historical significance.
Timeline of major events:
1800: Colin Mackenzie visits Vijayanagara
1815: Colin Mackenzie was appointed the first Surveyor General of India
1856: Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of archaeological remains at Hampi
1876: J.F. Fleet begins documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls at the site
1902: Conservation begins under John Marshall
1986: Hampi declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO | 
