With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
- Aarchaeological excavationsCorrect
- Bestablishment of English Press in Colonial India
- Cestablishment of Churches in Princely States
- Dconstruction of railways in Colonial India
Explanation
Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, and Walter Elliot were all notable British archaeologists and antiquarians who worked extensively in India during the colonial period. They were instrumental in conducting numerous archaeological excavations, documenting ancient sites, monuments, and inscriptions across different parts of the subcontinent, contributing significantly to the understanding of Indian history and culture.
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