What was John Marshall's main contribution to Indian history?

He pushed back the known history of India by 2,000 years, moving the start of Indian civilization from the 6th century BCE to the 3rd millennium BCE.

History of Indian Archaeology

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who was the director of the archaeological excavation that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjodaro?

Sir John Marshall was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India who oversaw the discovery and excavation of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.

Exam Year

1997

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ID: HIS_ANC_1997_190 Ref: Sir John Marshall, Mohenjo-daro and the Indus Civilization