Person of the Day | 04 August 2025

Today, we honour Daya Ram Sahni – the pioneering Indian archaeologist best known for leading the first official excavation at Harappa in 1921. As a key figure in unveiling the Indus Valley Civilization, he holds a special place in Indian history.

His work laid the foundation for Indian archaeology and reshaped our understanding of ancient Indian civilization. A must-know personality for UPSC aspirants and students of history.

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