CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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It was beacause it is Harrapan Civilization
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This civilization is called the Indus Civilization because it was discovered on the banks of the river Indus.
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Its beacause they are the same
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The Delhi Civilization
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Indus Valley Civilisation is named so, because of the extensive location of the archaeological sites along the river Indus and its tributaries. Also, some of the earliest sites discovered of this civilisation were near the Indus Valley. It seemed to have spread far and wide later on. Q.
Detailed explanation-2: -The culture developed here is known as the Indus valley civilisation as the cities flourished near the Indus River. However, modern historians also call it the Harappan Civilisation because Harappa was the first city to be discovered.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as Harappan Civilization.
Detailed explanation-5: -Harappan civilization forms an important landmark in the prehistory of the Indian subcontinent. The civilization offers an excellent example to the modern world in various ways. Their expertise in town planning, water management and harvesting systems as well as drainage mechanism is unparalleled.