Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohenjodaro site of the Indus Val...........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Pre Mauryan Period

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Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohenjodaro site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Sir John Marshall

Rakhal Das Banerji

Daya Ram Sahni

Sir Martimer Wheeler

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Explanation:

Rakhal Das Banerji

In 1922, R.D. Banerjee was led to a site by a Buddhist monk who wanted to excavate a mound thinking it to be a Buddhist Stupa. R.D. Banerjee while digging out the ruins came across many strange objects. This was the city of Mohenjodaro, the mound of the dead as the name implies.