Who Discovered the Harappan Civilization?

The discovery of the Harappa Civilization or Indus Valley Civilization is credited to Dayaram Sahni .

Known to have existed between 2500-1700 BCE, this civilization was first unearthed at Harappa in Punjab, followed by the discovery of Mohenjo Daro. The roots of the Harappan Civilization can be traced back to an ancient settlement known as Mehrgarh.

The Harappan Civilization is one of the significant civilizations of the world, along with the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China.

The Harappan Civilization is categorised into three distinct phases, namely:

The Early Harappan Phase, which lasted from 3300 to 2600 BCE

The Mature Harappan Phase, which spanned from 2600 to 1900 BCE

The Late Harappan Phase, which extended from 1900 to 1300 BCE

The Harappan Civilization is known for developing one of the first accurate systems of standardized weights and measures.

The Harappan city was bifurcated into two sections, the 'Citadel' and the 'lower town'. The city planning was advanced, with streets built in a grid pattern, running in North-South or East-West direction. They also had well-developed urban centers.

Scholars believe that the demise of the Harappan Civilization was primarily due to Climate Change.

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Dayaram Sahni discovered the Harappan Civilization.

What are the three phases of the Harappan Civilization?

The three phases are Early Harappan Phase – 3300 to 2600 BCE, Mature Harappan Phase – 2600 to 1900 BCE, and Late Harappan Phase – 1900 – 1300 BCE.

What led to the destruction of the Harappan Civilization?

It is assumed by scholars that the Harappan Civilization was destroyed due to Climate Change.

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