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The Harappan Civilisation

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

Summary of The Harappan Civilisation for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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A map showing the geographical locations of the four major Bronze Age Civilizations: Harappan, Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Egyptian, around 2500 BCE.
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Overview

The Harappan Civilisation was the first major civilisation of the north-western Indian subcontinent. It is also called the Indus Valley Civilisation because many of its early excavated sites lie in the Indus valley. Its discovery pushed back Indian history by at least a thousand years. Knowledge of

Key Concepts

Harappa was the first major site

Harappa was the first major site of the civilisation. It was discovered in 1921 in West Punjab, now in Pakistan, and excavated by Daya Ram Sahni. The

Mohenjo

Mohenjo-daro was the second major site, located in Larkana district of Sindh, now in Pakistan. It was excavated by R.D. Banerjee in 1922 and yielded i

The Great Bath was a large

The Great Bath was a large public building at Mohenjo-daro. It had a rectangular tank, steps on the north and south, corridors on all sides, and was m

The Citadel was the raised area

The Citadel was the raised area of a Harappan city. It was built on mud brick platforms and contained the houses of the ruling class and important bui

About 2000 seals have been discovered

About 2000 seals have been discovered. They were mainly made of terracotta, steatite and agate, and were mostly rectangular or square. They were used

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the origin and naming of the Harappan Civilisation
  • Identify the major archaeological sources for studying Harappan life
  • Explain the features of Harappan urban planning
  • Describe trade, weights and measures, and craft activities
  • Recognise important cities and monuments such as Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal and Dholavira

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What are the important topics in The Harappan Civilisation for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Harappan Civilisation include Bronze Age Civilisations Timeline, Harappan Civilisation Overview, Timeline of Harappan Civilization Discovery and Development. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Harappan Civilisation — ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 56 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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