R. Nagaswamy
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In this Indian name, the name Ramachandran is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nagaswamy.
Ramachandran Nagaswamy (10 August 1930 – 23 January 2022) was an Indian historian, archaeologist and epigraphist who was known for his work on temple inscriptions and art history of Tamil Nadu. He was an authority on Chola bronzes.
Quick Facts Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department, Preceded by ...
R. Nagaswamy | |
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Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department | |
In office 1966–1988 | |
Preceded by | T. N. Ramachandran[lower-alpha 1] |
Succeeded by | Natana Kasinathan |
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Born | Ramachandran Nagaswamy (1930-08-10)10 August 1930 Madras, Madras Presidency, British Raj |
Died | 23 January 2022(2022-01-23) (aged 91) Chennai, India |
Occupation | Art historian, archaeologist |
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Nagaswamy became the inaugural director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department in 1966, serving in that capacity till 1988. He also founded the annual Chidambaram Natyanjali festival in 1980. In 2018, he was awarded India's third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan.[2]