R. Nagaswamy
Ramachandran Nagaswamy (10 August 1930 – 23 January 2022) was an Indian historian, archaeologist and epigraphist. He was known for his work on temple works and art history of Tamil Nadu. He was a Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department from 1966 until 1988. He was awarded India's third highest civilian award the Padma Bhushan in 2018.[1] Nagaswamy was born in Madras, India.
Nagaswamy died on 23 January 2022 at his home in Chennai, India at the age of 91.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "6 Padma awardees are pride and joy of Tamil Nadu". The Times of India. 26 January 2018. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ↑ Eminent archaeologist, TN archaeology dept's first director Nagaswamy dead. https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/jan/23/eminent-archaeologist-tn-archaeology-depts-first-director-nagaswamy-dead-2410447.amp. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ↑ "முதுபெரும் தொல்லியல் அறிஞர் ஆர்.நாகசாமி மறைவு". Dinamani. 23 January 2022. https://www.dinamani.com/tamilnadu/2022/jan/23/the-death-of-the-ancient-archaeologist-nagasami-3778847.html. Retrieved 23 January 2022.