Discuss the efforts made by Lord Curzon for the protection of Ancient Indian Monuments.
Points to Remember: Lord Curzon’s deep interest in archaeology and preservation. The establishment of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under his tenure. Curzon’s focus on documentation, conservation, and preservation of monuments. Criticisms regarding his approach, including potential biases and colonial perspectives. Introduction: Lord Curzon (1859-1925), Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, is remembered … Read more