The ruins of Vijayanagara (Hampi) were brought to public light in the

The ruins of Vijayanagara (Hampi) were brought to public light in the year 1800 by the following British surveyor and engineer :

James Prinsep

Colin Mackenzie

James Rennell

Charles Metcalfe

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2019

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The correct option is B) Colin Mackenzie.

Colin Mackenzie, an engineer and surveyor serving in the British East India Company, conducted the first survey of the ruins of Vijayanagara (modern-day Hampi) in 1800, bringing them to wider attention.

Mackenzie was a collector of historical artifacts and information. He prepared maps and documented the site, and his initial findings laid the groundwork for future archaeological work at Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

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