CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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The Hindu Kush Mountains, Himilayas
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Citadels and fortified and have 40 foot walls
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The Indus and the Ganges
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Large fortified citadels, organzied well planned cities
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Detailed explanation-1: -Two major rivers of the Indian subcontinent – Brahmaputra and Indus – are longer than the Ganges in total length.
Detailed explanation-2: -The five major rivers of India are Ganga, Yamuna, Indus, Godavari and Brahmaputra. This article will dive deep into some of the important facts about the major rivers of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to tall mountains, the subcontinent has several great rivers. These include the Ganges (GAN•JEEZ) and the Indus. Like other rivers you have studied, these two rivers carry water for irrigation. The silt they deposit makes the land fertile.
Detailed explanation-4: -Seven major rivers (Indus, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Tapi, Godavari, Krishna and Mahanadi )along with their numerous tributaries make up the river system of India. Most of the rivers pour their waters into the Bay of Bengal.
Detailed explanation-5: -Indus river originates from Tibet near Lake Mansarovar. Whereas the Ganges River originates from the Gangotri Glacier. The Indus River springs in Tibet, close to Lake Mansarovar. Lastly, China, India, and Pakistan are all bordered by the Indus River, and the Ganges river traverses Bangladesh and India.