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The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation — Concept Maps

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A map of the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions, highlighting the geographical spread of the Harappan Civilization and marking its five major cities and other important sites.
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Timeline showing key discovery dates and periods of the Indus Valley Civilisation

Timeline showing key discovery dates and periods of the Indus Valley Civilisation

The map in words

  • 1921
    • Harappa discovered by Daya Ram Sahni
  • 1922
    • Mohenjodaro discovered by Rakhal Das Banerji
  • 1974
    • Mehrgarh site discovered
  • 2600 BCE
    • Civilisation begins to flourish
  • 1900 BCE
    • Civilisation starts to decline

Pie chart showing the distribution and relative importance of major Indus Valley Civilisation sites

Pie chart showing the distribution and relative importance of major Indus Valley Civilisation sites

The map in words

  • Harappa: 15
  • Mohenjodaro: 20
  • Lothal: 12
  • Other Key Sites: 25
  • Minor Sites: 28

Flowchart showing the hierarchical structure and components of Harappan city planning

Flowchart showing the hierarchical structure and components of Harappan city planning

The map in words

  • Harappan City
    • Upper Town: Citadel
      • High protective walls
      • Granaries and storehouses
      • Public and religious buildings
      • Residence of ruling class
    • Lower Town
      • Residential houses
      • Workshops and markets
      • Houses of common people
      • Grid pattern streets
        • Straight roads
        • Right angle intersections
        • Rounded street corners

Indus Valley Civilisation

Indus Valley Civilisation

The map in words

  • Indus Valley Civilisation
    • Discovery and Extent
    • Main Sites
    • Town Planning
    • The Great Bath
    • Granaries
    • Drainage System
    • Governance
    • Social Division

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics?
Key topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation include Discovery and Extent, Town Planning and Architecture, Key Structures, Drainage and Sanitation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation connect: Timeline showing key discovery dates and periods of the Indus Valley Civilisation; Pie chart showing the distribution and relative importance of major Indus Valley Civilisation sites. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 96 practice questions on The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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