Who among the following did not contribute to the preservation and documentation of the ancient site of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh ?
Shahjahan Begum
John Marshall
Sultan Jehan Begum
J.M. Kenoyer
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
A) Shahjahan Begum and C) Sultan Jehan Begum were the Begums of Bhopal in the 19th and early 20th centuries who provided significant financial support and protection for the site, preventing its destruction and facilitating initial restoration efforts.
B) John Marshall, as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India in the early 20th century, oversaw extensive excavation, restoration, and documentation work at Sanchi, leading to its modern preservation and understanding.
D) J.M. Kenoyer is a prominent archaeologist known for his extensive work on the Indus Valley Civilization, particularly at sites like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. His research and publications are primarily focused on the Bronze Age cultures of South Asia. He is not known for contributions specifically to the site of Sanchi.
Therefore, J.M. Kenoyer did not contribute to the preservation and documentation of the ancient site of Sanchi.
– John Marshall’s archaeological work was vital for the scientific study and conservation of Sanchi.
– Different archaeologists specialize in different periods and sites; J.M. Kenoyer’s expertise lies primarily with the Indus Valley Civilization.