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M. C. Joshi (archaeologist)

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Munish Chandra Joshi (30 March 1935 - 1 January 2007) was an Indian archaeologist who served as Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from 1990 to 1993. He was the head of the ASI when the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992.

Early life

Joshi was born at Haldwani in United Provinces on 30 March 1935. In 1956, he passed his M. A. in history from Lucknow University and joined the Archaeological Survey of India.

References

  • "Obituary:M. C. Joshi" (PDF). MINUTES OF THE 33rd MEETING OF THE CENTRAL ADVISORY BOARD OF ARCHAEOLOGY, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA HELD AT HALL NO. 4, VIGYAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHI ON 31 st DECEMBER, 2007. ASI.


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