R.C. Agrawal

Dr. R.C. Agrawal (b.1947) obtained his Master?s Degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology with merit from the Jiwaji University, Gwalior (in 1970) and Post Graduate Diplome in Archaeology in 1971. He joined the Archaeological Survey of India in 1972. He explored and excavated a number of sites throughout the length and breadth of the country. He also participated in excavation at Purana Qila, Delhi, Mathura and conducted excavations at Hampi in Karnataka in the year 1979-80. During 1985 to 1990 Dr. Agrawal explored Buddhist sites in Ladakh region and carried out excavations at Tisseru stupa. He also took up extensive conservation of the monuments of Kashmir valley and Jammu region. In the year 1992, Dr. Agrawal identified the Buddhist site for Satdhara for large scale conservation and excavation in Mdhaya Pradesh. He also initiated the conservation of the large number of monuments in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Agrawal has been closely associated with many academic bodies and has published research papers on Art, Archaeology and Paintings. Presently he is the Director, Monuments in the Archaeological Survey of India.