Q1
Where did the Harappan Civilization flourish?
AIndus River valley
BGanges River valley
CNile River valley
DYellow River valley
SSCClass 6 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 3 · Topic 1
The Harappan Civilization
The Harappan Civilization was an advanced ancient civilization along the Indus River, known for its urban planning and trade.
Core concept
The Harappan Civilization flourished around 2500 BCE along the Indus River valley, in present-day Pakistan and northwest India.
How it works
Cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro showed advanced urban planning, with grid-pattern streets, drainage systems, and organised housing.
Why it matters
The Harappans were skilled traders, engaging in trade with Mesopotamia, and used a still-undeciphered writing system on seals.
Key detail
The civilization declined around 1900 BCE, possibly due to factors like climate change, river shifts, or other environmental changes.
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• Harappan Civilization: ~2500 BCE, Indus River valley.
• Located in present-day Pakistan, NW India.
• Cities: Harappa, Mohenjo-daro.
• Showed advanced urban planning.
• Grid streets, drainage systems, organised housing.
• Harappans traded with Mesopotamia.
• They had an undeciphered writing system.
• Civilization declined around 1900 BCE.