Who deciphered the Indus script?

Asko Parpola
Generally recognized as the world’s expert on the Indus script, Asko Parpola has been studying this undeciphered writing for over 40 years at the University of Helsinki in Finland.

Will the Indus script ever be deciphered?

In spite of many attempts, the ‘script’ has not yet been deciphered, but efforts are ongoing. There is no known bilingual inscription to help decipher the script, and the script shows no significant changes over time. However, some of the syntax (if that is what it may be termed) varies depending upon location.

Who discovered Harappa?

Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni
The Harappa site was first briefly excavated by Sir Alexander Cunningham in 1872-73, two decades after brick robbers carried off the visible remains of the city. He found an Indus seal of unknown origin. The first extensive excavations at Harappa were started by Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni in 1920.

When was the Indus script deciphered?

Views vary on how many signs there are in the Indus script. In 1982, archaeologist Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao published a Sanskrit-based decipherment with just 62 signs4.

Who discovered dholavira?

archaeologist Jagat Pati Joshi
It was discovered in 1968 by archaeologist Jagat Pati Joshi. Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city, received the UNESCO world heritage site tag on Tuesday.

Who is the writer of the script of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro?

By G.R. Hunter; with an introd. by Professor S. Langdon.

Who ruled Harappan?

Unlike in Mesopotamia, there is no evidence for hereditary monarchies; instead, the city was ruled by influential elites, who were likely merchants, landowners, and religious leaders. Four major mounds (AB, E, ET, and F) used during the Integration period represent combined sun-dried mudbrick and baked brick buildings.

Who discovered the ruins of Harappa in 1921?

Earlier, in 1921, Rakhal Das Banerjee and Dayaram Sahani discovered the twin cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro. Soon after, excavations at the two sites brought alive certain facts: the people of Indus valley essentially had uniform city cultures with highly advanced and scientific civic planning.

Who is the writer of script of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

THE SCRIPT OF HARAPPA AND MOHENJO-DARO AND ITS CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER SCRIPTS. By G. R. Hunter. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co.

Who discovered Lothal?

Archaeologist S.R. Rao
Archaeologist S.R. Rao led teams who discovered a number of Harappan sites, including the port city of Lothal in 1954-63.