The historic 'Nalanda Mahavihara' site in Bihar was extensively excavated by which legendary archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The historic 'Nalanda Mahavihara' site in Bihar was extensively excavated by which legendary archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India?
A. Spooner and Broadley
B. Alexander Cunningham
C. John Marshall
D. Mortimer Wheeler
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sir Alexander Cunningham, the founder of the ASI, conducted the first official systematic surveys of the Nalanda site, identifying it based on Xuanzang's journals.
Explanation:
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