Which among the following statements about Vijayanagara are correct ? 1. Colin Mackenzie was the first Surveyor General of India to visit Vijayanagara. 2. John Marshall was the first to take detailed photographs of the site. 3. James Burgess was the first to undertake conservation of Hampi. Select the answer using the code given below :
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