Archaeology-related work was started in India in 1784 AD by Europeans. and Asiatic Society of Bengal was formed. Who was its founder?

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Archaeology-related work was started in India in 1784 AD by Europeans. and Asiatic Society of Bengal was formed. William Jones was its founder
 Sir William Jones, a British philologist and jurist, founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Kolkata (then Calcutta) on January 15, 1784.
 The society played a pivotal role in promoting research and scholarship in Asian history, languages, and cultures.
 Its contributions to archaeology in India were significant, including pioneering efforts in deciphering ancient scripts and excavating archaeological sites.
 Alexander Cunnigham, the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India is often called the father of Indian Archaeology.
 James Princep had deciphered an inscription in 1837 written in Brahmi, which referred a King called Devanampiya Piyadassi.