History of Indian Archaeology
Who discovered the Indus Valley Civilization? | Sahni & Banerjee
The two Indian archaeologists associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization are Dayaram Sahni (Harappa) and Rakhal Das Banerjee (Mohenjo-Daro).
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 12 - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
Link ↗Two Indians who were associated with discovery of Indus Valley Civilization, are:
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. Prelims 2003]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
The breakthrough in Indian archaeology came in the 1920s when local archaeologists identified urban ruins that predated the historical period.
Authentic Source Evidence
Dayaram Sahni supervised the excavation of Harappa in 1921. Rakhal Das (R.D.) Banerjee discovered Mohenjo-Daro in 1922 while looking for Buddhist ruins.Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Who was the Director-General of ASI when the Indus Valley was discovered?"
Sir John Marshall was the Director-General who officially announced the discovery to the world in 1924.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The identification of these sites by Indian scholars under colonial administration laid the foundation for the scientific study of ancient South Asian urbanization."
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