Historical Site Classification
Identifying Non-Indus Valley Sites | Pataliputra Facts
Pataliputra is not an Indus Valley Civilization site; it was a major city and imperial capital during the later historical period of ancient India.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 12 - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
2013
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which of the following is not an Indus Valley Civilization site?
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Indus Valley sites are concentrated in the North-West, while the 'Second Urbanization' (Magadhan period) shifted the focus to the East.
Authentic Source Evidence
Kalibangan (Rajasthan), Ropar (Punjab), and Lothal (Gujarat) are well-documented Harappan settlements. Pataliputra (modern Patna) was established as a capital only in the 5th century BCE during the Haryanka dynasty.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Who founded the city of Pataliputra?"
Udayin, the successor of Ajatshatru, laid the foundation of Pataliputra at the confluence of the Son and Ganga rivers.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The geography of Indian civilization moved from the Indus system (IVC) to the Ganga system (Vedic/Mauryan) due to technological and environmental shifts."
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