Which institution plays a major role in archaeological research and excavations in Haryana?

Kurukshetra University
Haryana State Archaeology Department
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
All of the above

All of the above institutions play a major role in archaeological research and excavations in Haryana.

  • Kurukshetra University is a public state university located in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. It was established in 1956 by an act of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines. It has a number of research centers and institutes, including the Kurukshetra University Archaeological Research Center.
  • The Haryana State Archaeology Department is a government department responsible for the preservation and promotion of archaeological sites and monuments in Haryana. The department conducts archaeological surveys, excavations, and research. It also maintains a museum and a library.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a government organization responsible for the archaeological heritage of India. The ASI conducts archaeological surveys, excavations, and research. It also maintains a museum and a library.

These institutions have made significant contributions to the understanding of the history and culture of Haryana. They have excavated a number of important sites, including the Indus Valley Civilization sites of Rakhigarhi and Banawali. They have also published a number of important books and articles on the archaeology of Haryana.