Harappan Geography
Indus Valley Site in Pakistan | Harappa Geography
Harappa is the major Indus Valley site located in modern-day Pakistan. Other sites like Lothal and Kalibangan are in India.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 12 - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
1994
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which site of Indus Valley is now in Pakistan?
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) Prelims 1994]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Following the Partition of India in 1947, many core sites of the Indus Valley Civilization remained in Pakistan, while India excavated new sites within its borders.
Authentic Source Evidence
Harappa is located in the Sahiwal district of Punjab, Pakistan, on the old bank of the Ravi River.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Which other major IVC site is located in Pakistan?"
Mohenjo-daro (Sindh) and Chanhudaro (Sindh) are other major sites located in modern-day Pakistan.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Harappa was the first site of this civilization to be discovered (1921), which is why the culture is also known as the Harappan Civilization."
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