HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Colonel Colin Mackenzie
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Sir John Shore
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Andrew Fraser
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John Marshall
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by an engineer and antiquarian named Colonel Colin Mackenzie. An employee of the English East India Company, he prepared the first survey map of the site.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Colin Mackenzie. Hampi ruins came into light in 1800 by Colin Mackenzie, who was an engineer and antiquarian.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mackenzie was the first to bring to light the rich architectural heritage of the Vijayanagara ruins at Hampi. As part of his survey, he visited that site in 1799 and got a few water colour paintings of the monuments.
Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
Detailed explanation-5: -Hampi, the land of surprises was founded in the middle of 14th Century by two local princes, Hakka & Bukka. The Vijayanagar Empire came to be celebrated for its might and wealth and as a show piece of imperial magnificence.