Question

_______ was the first director general of the Archeological survey of India​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alexander Cunningham

It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alexander Cunningham

In February 1871, the ASI — as we now know it — was created as a government department. The credit for this goes to Alexander Cunningham, who was then working with the Bengal Engineers. He was appointed as its first Director General — exactly 140 years ago.