Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:archaeologists |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Society_of_Antiquaries_of_London
gptkb:Royal_Asiatic_Society |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_India
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Knight_Commander_of_the_Order_of_the_Star_of_India
|
| gptkbp:born |
January 23, 1814
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| gptkbp:children |
Alexander Cunningham Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Excavation of Sarnath
Excavation of Taxila Establishment of the Archaeological Survey of India Documentation of ancient Indian sites |
| gptkbp:died |
November 28, 1893
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Royal_Military_Academy,_Woolwich
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:archaeologists
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sir Alexander Cunningham
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Indian archaeology
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:James_Fergusson
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
Collaboration with Indian scholars
Establishment of the Indian Archaeological Society Promotion of archaeological research in India Promotion of interdisciplinary research in archaeology. Advocacy for archaeological legislation in India Advocacy for preservation of heritage sites Collaboration with the British Museum Documentation of inscriptions in India Establishment of archaeological standards in India Establishment of the Indian Museum, Kolkata Mapping of ancient trade routes in India Promotion of archaeological education in India Promotion of public awareness of archaeology Research on ancient Indian scripts Study of ancient Indian architecture Support for archaeological expeditions in India |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Archaeological_Survey_of_India
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneer of Indian archaeology
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
The Ancient Geography of India
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
Srinagar, Kashmir
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:London,_England
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| gptkbp:position_held |
Director General of Archaeology in India
|
| gptkbp:published_work |
gptkb:The_Bhilsa_Topes
gptkb:The_Stupa_of_Bharhut The Archaeological Survey of India Reports The Ancient Geography of India The Antiquities of India The Archaeological Survey of India: A History The Buddhist Stupas of India The Coins of Ancient India The History of Ancient India |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Ancient Indian history
Buddhist sites in India Ancient monuments in India Indo-Greek art |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Anne_Cunningham
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| gptkbp:work |
Indian Archaeology
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Royal_Asiatic_Society
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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