TNPSC Free Notes History – Indus valley Civilization

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Indus valley Civilization

Background of Indus valley Civilization 

Introduction

• The Indus Civilisation represents the first phase of urbanisation in India.
• The civilisation that appeared in the north-western part of India and Pakistan in third millennium 3000 BCE is collectively called the Indus Civilisation.

Harappan Civilisation

• Harappa was the first site to be identified in this civilisation, it is also known as Harappan Civilisation.
• This civilisation did not appear all of a sudden.
• The beginnings of the Neolithic villages in this region go back to about 7000 BCE at the Neolithic site of Mehrgarh.

Phases of Harappan Civilisation

Harappan culture is divided into various phases: 

• Early Harappan phase 3000 – 2600 BCE
• Mature Harappan phase 2600 – 1900 BCE
• Late Harappan phase 1900 – 1700 BCE

Early Harappan Age

• Period between Early Harappan Age was 3000–2600 BCE.
• The early Harappan phase saw the development of villages and towns in the entire region. 
• Trade was practiced by the people.
• Arts and crafts proliferated during Early Harappan age. 

Mature Harappan Age

• Period between Mature Harappan Age was 2600 – 1900 BCE.
• Towns were developed in Mature Harappan Age.
• Burnt bricks used to built the houses.
• Trade was the main occupation.

Late Harappan Age

• Period between Early Harappan Age 1900–1700 BCE. 
• Trade was reduced to considerable extent. 
• Cities were declined due to the reduction of trade.

Civilization – River Banks

People preferred to settle near the rivers for the reasons given below. 

• The soil is fertile. 
• Fresh water is available for drinking, watering livestock and irrigation. 
• Easy movement of people and goods is possible.

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