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B. B. Lal

Indian writer and archaeologist (1921–2022)

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B. B. Lal: Indian writer and archaeologist (1921–2022)
Braj Basi Lal was an Indian writer and archaeologist. He was the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from 1968 to 1972 and has served as Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla. Lal also served on various UNESCO committees.

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