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'''Mirle Srinivasa Nagaraja Rao''' (3 June 1932 – 24 December 2011) was an Indian archaeologist who served as Director General of the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI) from 1984 to 1987. | {{Infobox person | ||
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'''Mirle Srinivasa Nagaraja Rao''' (3 June 1932 – 24 December 2011) was an Indian archaeologist who served as the Director General of the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI) from 1984 to 1987. | |||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Born in [[Mandya]] on | Born in [[Mandya]] on 3 June 1932, obtained a master's degree in Indology from the [[University of Mysore]] and a Ph.D. in Archaeology from the [[University of Poona]]. After obtaining his doctorate, Rao joined the [[Karnataka State Department of Archaeology]] as an [[epigraphist]]. In 1957, he was appointed an exploration assistant in the ASI.<ref name=thehindu/> During his early days in the ASI, Rao was trained by archaeologist [[M. N. Deshpande]]. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Rao served as exploration assistant in the ASI from 1957 to 1964 and curator of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, Karnatak University, Dharwad from 1964 to 1972. In 1972, he was appointed head of the Karnataka State Archaeology Department and he served till 1983 when he was selected to succeed [[Debala Mitra]] as Director General of the ASI. Rao served as Director General from 1984 to 1987 and was involved in the excavation of [[Hampi]] between 1979 and 1988. | Rao served as exploration assistant in the ASI from 1957 to 1964 and curator of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, [[Karnatak University]], [[Dharwad]] from 1964 to 1972. In 1972, he was appointed head of the Karnataka State Archaeology Department and he served till 1983 when he was selected to succeed [[Debala Mitra]] as Director General of the ASI. Rao served as Director General from 1984 to 1987 and was involved in the excavation of [[Hampi]] between 1979 and 1988. | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
Rao died at [[Mysore]] on 24 December 2011 after a prolonged illness. | Rao died at [[Mysore]] on 24 December 2011 after a prolonged illness.<ref name=thehindu>{{cite news|title=M.S. Nagaraja Rao passes away|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 December 2011|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/ms-nagaraja-rao-passes-away/article2746230.ece}}</ref> | ||
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Mirle Srinivasa Nagaraja Rao | |
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| Born | 3 June 1932 |
| Died | 24 December 2011 (aged 79) |
| Education | PhD in Archaeology from University of Poona |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
| Known for | Director General of ASI (1984-87) |
Mirle Srinivasa Nagaraja Rao (3 June 1932 – 24 December 2011) was an Indian archaeologist who served as the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from 1984 to 1987.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Born in Mandya on 3 June 1932, obtained a master's degree in Indology from the University of Mysore and a Ph.D. in Archaeology from the University of Poona. After obtaining his doctorate, Rao joined the Karnataka State Department of Archaeology as an epigraphist. In 1957, he was appointed an exploration assistant in the ASI.[1] During his early days in the ASI, Rao was trained by archaeologist M. N. Deshpande.
Career[edit | edit source]
Rao served as exploration assistant in the ASI from 1957 to 1964 and curator of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, Karnatak University, Dharwad from 1964 to 1972. In 1972, he was appointed head of the Karnataka State Archaeology Department and he served till 1983 when he was selected to succeed Debala Mitra as Director General of the ASI. Rao served as Director General from 1984 to 1987 and was involved in the excavation of Hampi between 1979 and 1988.
Death[edit | edit source]
Rao died at Mysore on 24 December 2011 after a prolonged illness.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "M.S. Nagaraja Rao passes away". The Hindu. 25 December 2011.
| Preceded by Debala Mitra |
Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India 1984 - 1987 |
Succeeded by J. P. Joshi |