TOPIC INFO – CUET PG (History)

SUB-TOPIC INFO – Ancient Indian History

CONTENT TYPE – Short Notes

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1. Discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization

1.1. Major Developments in Harappan Archaeology

1.2. Different Phases of Harappan Culture

1.3. Various Theories on the Origin of the Harappan Civilization

1.4. Origin Periods Given by Archaeologists

1.5. Geographical Extent

2. Important Sites of the Indus Valley Civilization

2.1. Harappa (Punjab, Pakistan)

2.2. Mohenjodaro (Sindh, Pakistan)

2.3. Dholavira (Kutch district, Gujarat, India)

2.4. Important Sites of Indus Valley Civilisation

3. Major Characteristics of Harappan Sites

3.1. Town Planning and Structure

3.2. Drainage System

3.3. Social and Political Life

3.4. Religious Life

3.5. Burial Practices

3.6. Unique burial practices

3.7. Economic Life

3.8. Agriculture

3.9. Domestication of animals

3.10. Trade

3.11. Major Imports by the Harappans

3.12. Art and Architecture

3.13. Harappan Pottery

3.14. Harappan Seals

3.15. Pashupati Seal

3.16. Tools and Devices

3.17. Harappan Beads

3.18. Script and Language

3.19. Terracotta Figurines

4. Decline of Harappan Culture

4.1. The Decline of Indus Valley Civilisation: Different Views