B.B. Lal

B.B. Lal is a renowned Indian archaeologist who served as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He is known for his role in the Ramayana Sites Project and his controversial assertion regarding the existence of a Ram temple beneath the Babri Masjid. His work reflects the intersections of archaeology and nationalist narratives in India, contributing to ongoing debates about the politicization of history and the search for a 'Hindu past' in contemporary Indian society.