Archaeologists

Essays from leading Archaeologists, Anthropologists and Historians on the study and excavation of archaeological sites for the ancient Indus Valley civilization.

Kashinath Narayan Dikshit

Rao Bahadur Kashinath Narayan Dikshit (1889-1946) was at the helm of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as Director-General during a pivotal time in history, just as tremendous changes taking place across the globe and in his homeland. His tenure as Director-General (1937-1944) corresponded with the years preceding the war, through the war years and just prior to Independence.

Madho Sarup Vats

Madho Sarup Vats (1896–1955, shown above at Mohenjo-daro) was an influential Indian archaeologist best known for his pioneering work on the Indus Valley Civilization, particularly the sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.