WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When was Harappa discovered?
A
1921
B
1922
C
1924
D
1923
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -In 1924, John Marshall, Director-General of the ASI, announced the discovery of a new civilisation in the Indus valley to the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Harappa site was again excavated by Madho Swaroop Vatsa in 1926 and Wheeler in 1946. The major findings of Daya Ram Sahni from the Harappan site are: Sandstone statues of Human anatomy.

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