Question

UPSC Prelims 2023 Question:

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

1. archaeological excavations
2. establishment of English Press in Colonial India
3. establishment of churches in Princely States
4. construction of railways in Colonial India

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: archaeological excavations

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The Buddhist architecture in Andhra Pradesh is represented by the rock-cut caves and brick and stone built stupas, chaityas, viharas and silamandpas. The rock-cut caves are seen at Guntupalli, Kapavaram, Erravaram, Gopalpatnam etc.
A.H. Longhurst, Walter Elliot, Alexander Rea, James. Burgess, Robert Sewell and many others conducted systematic and careful excavations at Bhattiprolu, Ghantasala, Amaravati etc. and exposed relic caskets which created much curiosity among Indian scholars about various aspects of these valuable reliquaries.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Miscellaneous(hist)

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