Indus Valley Civilization History

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What is the period in which the Indus Valley Civilization flourished?

Around 2,500 BC

Which river was the city of Mohenjodaro situated on the bank of?

Indus

Who announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley to the world?

John Marshall

In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?

Balochistan

Which important finding was unearthed at Harappa?

Granary

What is the significance of the Indus Valley Civilization among the four ancient urban civilizations?

It was the largest urban civilization among the four

Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and announced the discovery of a new civilization to the world?

John Marshall

What important finding was unearthed at Mohenjodaro?

Granaries

In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?

Balochistan

What did the excavations in the Indus valley reveal about Amri?

Bead makers shop

Study Notes

Indus Valley Civilization

  • The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from 3300 to 1300 BCE.

Mohenjodaro

  • The city of Mohenjodaro was situated on the bank of the Indus River.

Discovery of Indus Valley Civilization

  • Sir John Marshall announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus Valley to the world.

Sutkagen Dor

  • The site of Sutkagen Dor is located in the province of Balochistan.

Harappa

  • The important finding of a well-planned city was unearthed at Harappa.

Significance of Indus Valley Civilization

  • The Indus Valley Civilization is significant among the four ancient urban civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.

Excavations in Indus Valley

  • Sir John Marshall carried out excavations in the Indus Valley and announced the discovery of a new civilization to the world.

Mohenjodaro

  • The important finding of a well-planned city, with a sophisticated drainage system, was unearthed at Mohenjodaro.

Sutkagen Dor

  • The site of Sutkagen Dor is located in the province of Balochistan.

Amri

  • The excavations in the Indus Valley revealed that Amri was a pre-Harappan settlement, preceding the Indus Valley Civilization.

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