In 1921, D.R. Sahani excavated Harappa, leading to the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization. Marshall conducted excavations at Mohenjodaro in 1931. Vats continued excavations at Harappa in 1940.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Founding of the Indian Museum, Calcutta | (I) 1880 |
| (B) H.H. Cole appointed Curator of Ancient Monuments | (II) 1923 |
| (C) John Marshall publishes the Conservation Manual | (III) 1814 |
| (D) Establishment of the Government Museum, Madras | (IV) 1851 |
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Natyashastra | (I) Bhavabhuti |
| (B) Malati Madhava | (II) Vishakhadatta |
| (C) Mudrarakshasa | (III) Bharata |
| (D) Shishupalavadha | (IV) Magha |