B. K. Thapar

Bal Krishen Thapar
Born18 October 1921
Died6 September 1995
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Punjab, Lahore; Heidelberg University
Known forDirector-general of the Archaeological Survey of India (1978–1981), Founder of INTACH
Scientific career
FieldsArchaeology
InstitutionsArchaeological Survey of India

Bal Krishen Thapar (18 October 1921 – 6 September 1995) was an Indian archaeologist who served as the Director-general of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1978 to 1981. He was the founder of INTACH.

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