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What is another name for the Harappan Civilisation?
AIndus Valley Civilisation
BVedic Civilisation
CMughal Civilisation
DGupta Civilisation
CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 6 · Topic 1
The Harappan Civilisation
The Harappan Civilisation, also called the Indus Valley Civilisation, was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, flourishing aroun
Core concept
The Harappans built well-planned cities, like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, with grid-pattern streets, advanced drainage systems, and standardised burnt-brick buildings.
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They were skilled in crafts, trade, and agriculture, using seals with animal figures and undeciphered script, and trading with distant regions like Mesopotamia.
Why it matters
The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro is a famous structure, likely used for ritual bathing, showing the civilisation's engineering skill and possible religious practices.
Key detail
The Harappan Civilisation eventually declined, possibly due to changing river courses, climate change, or other factors, though its exact decline remains a topic of research.
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• The Harappan Civilisation is also called the Indus Valley Civilisation.
• It flourished around 2500 BCE.
• Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were major planned cities.
• Cities had grid-pattern streets and drainage systems.
• Harappans used seals with animal figures and an undeciphered script.
• They traded with distant regions like Mesopotamia.
• The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro was likely for ritual bathing.
• The civilisation's decline is still researched, possibly due to climate or river changes.