2021 · Q43
The location of the ancient city of Taxila (Takshshila), mentioned in ancient Indian texts, was indentified by
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- AAlexander Cunnigham
- BR.D. Benerji
- CJohn Marshall
- DDaya Ram Sahni
Explanation
The ruins of the ancient city of Taxila (Takshashila, now in Pakistan) were identified by Alexander Cunningham, the British Army engineer who founded the Archaeological Survey of India in 1861 and became its first Director-General. R. D. Banerji discovered Mohenjodaro, John Marshall led later excavations, and Daya Ram Sahni excavated Harappa.