Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE)

Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization

  1. Decline period: The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is generally believed to have occurred between 1900 BCE and 1300 BCE.
  2. Multiple theories: There is no single theory for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization; it is likely due to a combination of factors.
  3. Environmental factors: The most widely accepted theory is the climate change, which led to changes in the river system and arid conditions in the region.
  4. Rivers drying up: A shift in the course

Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

  1. The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is one of the earliest urban civilizations in the world.
  2. It is also referred to as the Harappan Civilization, named after the site Harappa.
  3. Harappa was the first site of the Indus Valley Civilization, discovered in 1921 by Daya Ram Sahni.
  4. Mohenjo-Daro was discovered a year later, in 1922, by R.D.

Harappan Culture

  1. The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is also known as the Harappan Civilization.
  2. It flourished between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE, with its mature phase from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.
  3. The civilization was discovered in 1921 at Harappa (modern-day Pakistan) by Daya Ram Sahni.
  4. The second major site, Mohenjo-Daro (Sindh, Pakistan), was excavated in 1922 by R.D.
Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE)