GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Harappa
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Rangpur
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Mohenjodaro
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Sindh
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Detailed explanation-1: -It was excavated in 1920s in the Punjab province of British India. After the excavation of Harappa as the first site, the Indus Valley Civilisation is also known as Harappan Civilisation hereafter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Harappa was discovered in 1921 by Dayaram Sahni. The excavations were done under the guidance of Sir John Marshal and Colonel Meke. Remains of the Harappan civilisation has been found in other cities like Mohen-Jo-Daro, Ropar, and Alamgirpur.
Detailed explanation-3: -An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report that was made public this week claims that the largest and oldest sites of the Harappan Civilization are both in Haryana. The oldest, according to C-14 radio-dating done by ASI, is at Bhirana village in Fatehabad district, and has been dated to 7570-6200 BC.