Information about Some of the Important Sites of Harappan Civilisation
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Harappan Civilisation is also termed as Indus Valley Civilisation. Here are given some places related to this civilisation which have been excavated at various times. These places have their own characteristics. This study material is useful for students of history as well as for those who have interest in history and available free of cost for the readers.
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Harappa - A prominent city in Montgomery
district situated onn the bank of the river
Ravi in Pakistan. It was unearthed in 1921.
district situated onn the bank of the river
Ravi in Pakistan. It was unearthed in 1921.
Mohanjodaro - In Larkana district, Sindh
(Pakistan). Situated on the bank of the river
Indus. It was excavated in 1922.
(Pakistan). Situated on the bank of the river
Indus. It was excavated in 1922.
Ropar - It is situated on the banks of the
river Sutluj in Ropar district of Punjab.
The relics of the Harappan and pre-Harappan
river Sutluj in Ropar district of Punjab.
The relics of the Harappan and pre-Harappan
age have been excavated.
Lothal - It is situated on the banks of the
river Bhogwa in Ahmedabad district of
the state Gujrat. The most important
river Bhogwa in Ahmedabad district of
the state Gujrat. The most important
finding from this place is Harappan dockyard.
Kalibangan - The relics of pre- Harappan
as well as Harappan age have been found
from Kalibangan (Rajasthan).
as well as Harappan age have been found
from Kalibangan (Rajasthan).
Alamgirpur - It is situated on the banks
of the river Hindon in Meerut district of
the state Utter Pradesh. It was the Eastern
of the river Hindon in Meerut district of
the state Utter Pradesh. It was the Eastern
limit of the Harappan Culture.
Banawali - It is situated in Hissar district
of Haryana state. Evidence of barley of
best quality is found here.
of Haryana state. Evidence of barley of
best quality is found here.
Rangpur - It is situated in Kathiawar
peninsula of Gujrat.The remains of the
post - Harappan times have been excavated
from there.
peninsula of Gujrat.The remains of the
post - Harappan times have been excavated
from there.
Ali Murad - It is situated in Sindh Pakistan.
A big stone fort have been found there.
A big stone fort have been found there.
Kot Diji - It is situated in Sindh, Pakistan.
Chanhudaro - It is situated in Sindh, Pakistan.
The seal, material used in doll making,
things made of bones have been found there.
Sutkagedor - It is situated in South Balochistan.
Source : Manorama Year Book , 2018
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