What was Cunningham's primary guide during his surveys?

He used the accounts of Chinese Buddhist pilgrims like Faxian and Xuanzang to locate lost historical cities.

History of Indian Archeology

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who is called the 'Father of Indian Archaeology'?

Alexander Cunningham is called the 'Father of Indian Archaeology' for founding the Archaeological Survey of India and systematically mapping India's ancient sites.

Exam Year

2017

Evidence Source

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ID: HIS_ANC_2017_173 Ref: Standard Educational Reference