Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, Walter Elliot — associated with which activity in Indian history
Question
With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
Options
archaeological excavations
establishment of English Press in Colonial India
establishment of Churches in Princely States
construction of railways in Colonial India
Explanation
Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, and Sir Walter Elliot were all prominent British colonial-era figures instrumental in archaeological excavations, epigraphy, and the preservation of ancient Indian monuments. They extensively documented sites like Amaravati, Hampi (Vijayanagara), and various Buddhist stupas.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q81
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Ancient India (general)
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
Archaeological Survey of India Colonial Pioneers History
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