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Q. Who is the excavator of Harappa site?

  • (A) Daya ram sahni
  • (B) Rakhal das Bannerji
  • (C) Mackey
  • (D) B.K. Thapar
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

Daya Ram Sahni was an Indian archaeologist who played a crucial role in the discovery and excavation of the Harappa site, one of the key settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Excavation of Harappa (1921)

  • In 1921, under the direction of John Marshall, the then Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Daya Ram Sahni led the first systematic excavation at Harappa, located in present-day Pakistan.
  • His work provided the first solid evidence of an ancient, advanced civilization in the Indian subcontinent, later named the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC).
  • The excavation revealed well-planned cities, drainage systems, and advanced craftsmanship, indicating a highly developed urban culture.

Other Archaeologists Involved in IVC Discoveries

  • Rakhal Das Banerji (B) – Excavated Mohenjo-Daro in 1922.
  • Ernest J.H. Mackay (C) – Conducted further excavations at Mohenjo-Daro in the 1920s and 1930s.
  • B.K. Thapar (D) – Worked on later excavations of Indus Valley sites but not Harappa.

Thus, the correct answer is (A) Daya Ram Sahni, as he was the first to excavate Harappa in 1921.

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