Describe the extent of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Answer to be written in the exam:
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The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the
Harappan civilization,
was one of the
earliest civilizations in the world
and flourished in the Indian subcontinent from about 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.
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It is considered one of the
most important and advanced civilizations of ancient times.
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The Indus Valley Civilization covered a large area, including parts of present-day
India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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The major cities of the civilization were located in the Indus River Valley and its surrounding regions.
- Some of the important cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Kalibangan, Lothal, and Dholavira.
