Indian History
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was an ancient urban culture that flourished around the Indus River and its tributaries in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. It existed from approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. The civilization is renowned for its well-planned cities, advanced drainage systems, and sophisticated craftsmanship in pottery and seals.
The cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, featured a grid-like layout with organized streets and houses built of baked bricks. They had advanced systems of water supply and sanitation, which included public baths and efficient drainage systems.
The civilization’s writing system, known as the Indus Script, remains largely undeciphered, making it challenging to fully understand their language and communication.
Trade played a significant role in the Indus Valley Civilization, with evidence of links to Mesopotamia and other regions. They engaged in trade of materials like textiles, pottery, and precious metals.
Around 1900 BCE, the civilization began to decline, possibly due to factors such as environmental changes, shifts in river courses, and possibly invasions. Despite its decline, the legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization continues to influence the cultural and historical narratives of the Indian subcontinent…
Around 1900 BCE, the civilization began to decline, possibly due to factors such as environmental changes, shifts in river courses, and possibly invasions. Despite its decline, the legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization continues to influence the cultural and historical narratives of the Indian subcontinent…
Indus valley civilization is the most important part of our history…..