Question
In 1944, who took over as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India and undertook the excavations of Harappa?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
The correct answer is REM Wheeler
- R.E.M. Wheeler, who became Director-General of the ASI in 1944, recognized the need to follow the stratigraphy of the mound instead of uniform horizontal lines. He brought military precision to the practice of archaeology, rectifying the shortcomings of Marshall's approach.
Additional information:
Major Developments in Harappan Archaeology
- 1875-Report of Alexander Cunningham on Harappan seal.
- 1924-John Marshall announced the discovery of Harappan civilization.
- 1925-Excavation began at Mohenjodaro.
- 1946- R E M Wheeler excavates at Harappa.
- 1955-S.R.Rao begins excavation at Lothal.
- 1960-B.B Lal & B.K Thaper begins excavations at Kalibangan.
- 1974-M.R.Mughal began explorations in Bahawalpur.
- 1990-R.S Bisht begins excavations at Dholavira.
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