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Indian History Ancient India

The document discusses the Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization, which existed from 2500 BCE to 1750 BCE, highlighting its geographical extent and archaeological significance. It notes that the civilization is also referred to as the Indus-Saraswati Civilization due to the majority of settlements along the Saraswati River. Key features of the civilization include advanced town planning and a sophisticated drainage system.

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Indian History Ancient India

The document discusses the Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization, which existed from 2500 BCE to 1750 BCE, highlighting its geographical extent and archaeological significance. It notes that the civilization is also referred to as the Indus-Saraswati Civilization due to the majority of settlements along the Saraswati River. Key features of the civilization include advanced town planning and a sophisticated drainage system.

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Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization (2500 BCE – 1750 BCE)


Oldest Name :
Indus Civilization use the term first scholar John Marshall

Most Appropriate Name (Archaeological Tradition)


Harappan Civilization (Harappa – the first discovered site).

Most Suitable Name (Geographical Perspective) :


: Indus-Saraswati Civilization (80% settlements along the Saraswati River).

Proto-Historic Period (Chalcolithic Age/Bronze Age).


Indian Geographical Extent Sindh

History: Baluchistan
Punjab
Haryana
Ancient Rajasthan
Gujarat

India Western Uttar Pradesh


Northern Maharashtra

Harappa-Ghaggar-Mohenjo-Daro Axis is considered the


heartland of the Indus Civilization.

Extreme Boundary Sites


Northernmost Southernmost Easternmost Westernmost
Ropar (Sutlej)/Punjab (Earlier) Bhagatrav (Kim)/Gujarat (Earlier) ; Alamgirpur (Hindon)/Uttar Pradesh. Sutkagendor (Dashk)/Makran Coast (Pakistan-Iran Border).
Manda (Chenab)/Jammu & Kashmir (Now) Daimabad (Pravara)/Maharashtra (Now).

known for
town planning

drainage system

16 May 2025

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