Discovery of the new civilization in the Indus Valley to the world in 1924

Who among the following Announced the discovery of the new civilization in the Indus Valley to the world in 1924?

A.Daya Ram Sahni                     B. Sir John Marshall

C.Alexander Cunningham        D. R.S.I.M. Wheeler

EXPLANATION

  • While Daya Ram Sahni conducted the first major excavation at Harappa in 1921,

  • It was Sir John Marshall, the then Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI),
    who officially announced the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization to the world in 1924.

  • In his article published in “The Illustrated London News”, he described the findings at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, and highlighted the significance of the previously unknown ancient civilization.

 Incorrect Options:

  • A) Daya Ram Sahni – Excavated Harappa, but didn’t announce the discovery to the world.

  • C) Alexander Cunningham – Considered the father of Indian archaeology, but his work predates the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization.

  • D) R.S.I.M. Wheeler – Later excavated Indus Valley sites (1940s), but not involved in the initial discovery or announcement.

✅ Final Answer: B) Sir John Marshall

Discovery of the new civilization in the Indus Valley to the world in 1924