The Colonial Archaeology of Taxila: A historiographical analysis

Pioneering colonial archaeologists, Sir Alexander Cunningham and Sir John Marshall, shaped the understanding of Taxila's history through their influential works, reflecting the socio-cultural and ethnic reconstructions of their time. This historiographical analysis examines their contributions to South Asian archaeology, revealing how their interpretations were deeply rooted in the intellectual contexts of the 19th century. The study highlights the enduring impact of their work on the field, while also critiquing the colonial lens through which they viewed ancient civilizations.

Shaheen, I. (2021). The Colonial Archaeology of Taxila: A historiographical analysis. Journal of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences (JHSMS), 2(2), 335–347. https://doi.org/10.47264/idea.jhsms/2.2.24