5 Questions
Who is credited with the first discovery of the sites of Harappan Civilisation?
Daya Ram Sahni
What is another name for the Harappan Civilisation?
Indus Valley Civilisation
According to Sir John Marshall, when did the Harappan Civilisation flourish?
Between 3250 and 2750 BCE
Where were the main centres of the Harappan Civilisation located?
Pakistan and India
Which of the following is not a famous site of the Harappan Civilisation?
Varanasi
Study Notes
Discovery and Naming
- The discovery of the sites of Harappan Civilisation is credited to Sir John Marshall.
- Another name for the Harappan Civilisation is the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Timeline
- According to Sir John Marshall, the Harappan Civilisation flourished between 3250 and 2750 BCE.
Geography
- The main centres of the Harappan Civilisation were located along the Indus River in present-day Pakistan and northwestern India.
Famous Sites
- None of the following are correct answers to the question of which site is not famous: Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, and Chanhu-Daro, as all of these are famous sites of the Harappan Civilisation.
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