WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Harappa was located on the banks of which river?
A
Jhelum
B
Chenab
C
Indus
D
Ravi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indus Valley civilization was discovered first in 1921 at the modern site of Harappa situated in the province of West Punjab in Pakistan. The city lies on the banks of the river Ravi, a left bank tributary of river Indus. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Harappan Civilization also known as Indus Valley civilization flourished on the river banks of river Indus. The river originates in Tibetan Plateau and flows through ladakh region and into the punjab sindh plains and finally discharges the water east of karachi in the Arabian Sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Surkotada, Lothal, and Dholavira are the important port towns in the Indus valley. Harappa, Mohanjodaro, Banawali and Dholavira are considered as the four main Harappan Sites.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mohenjo-Daro lies on the bank of the Indus river in the Larkana district of Sindh Province of Pakistan. It was discovered by Mr. R D Banerji in 1922 and it was designated as UNESCO’s World heritage site in 1980.

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