Father of Indian Archaeology – Alexander Cunningham
- First Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) (1861–1885).
John Marshall
- Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) (1902–1928):
He served as the Director-General of the ASI, during which he made significant strides in promoting archaeological research and preservation of historical sites in India. - Excavation of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro:
Marshall played a pivotal role in the excavation and study of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro). His work helped in bringing global attention to these ancient cities, which were crucial in understanding the Bronze Age civilization of the Indian subcontinent.