What is the distinctive pottery of the Harappans?

It is typically a bright or dark red slip with designs painted in black, known as Black-on-Red ware.

Archaeological Dating

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The important reason to keep Indus-Valley civilization before Aryan civilization is-

The discovery of distinct pottery types that pre-date Vedic ceramic traditions is the primary reason for placing the Indus Valley Civilization before the Aryan period.

Exam Year

1990

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_ANC_1990_133 Ref: Standard Educational Reference