The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation — Flashcards

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The Indus Valley Civilisation was discovered in 1921 when Indian archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni found the ruins of Harappa. In 1922, Rakhal Das Banerji discovered Mohenjodaro. These findings revealed a …

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The Indus Valley Civilisation flourished between 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE. It was one of the earliest urban civilisations in the world.

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It is called the Harappan Civilisation because Harappa was the first city to be discovered in 1921. Since then, many similar sites have been found, all showing the same culture and urban planning.

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The two major cities were Harappa and Mohenjodaro. Harappa was located on the banks of the river Ravi, and Mohenjodaro was on the banks of the river Indus in present-day Pakistan.

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Mohenjodaro means 'Mound of the Dead'. It was named so because the site looked like a large mound of earth with ancient ruins buried underneath.

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A citadel is a raised, fortified part of the city built on high ground. It housed important public buildings like granaries, the Great Bath, and possibly the homes of rulers and priests.

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Harappan cities were highly planned with a grid system of streets that intersected at right angles. Houses were built along wide roads, and there was an excellent drainage system. The cities were divi…

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The Great Bath in Mohenjodaro was a large, rectangular tank made of burnt bricks and waterproofed with bitumen. It was likely used for religious or ritual bathing, showing the importance of cleanlines…