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William George Archer studied history at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and Hindi, Indian history and law at the School of Oriental Studies (SOAS). He subsequently served in the Indian Civil Service from 1931 until around 1947, when India gained independence. After returning to England, Archer served as Keeper of the Indian Section, at the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1949-1959 and subsequently as Keeper Emeritas. He wrote many books under the name, W. G. Archer.