On the banks of which river was the Harappan site of 'Harappa' discovered in 1920-22?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer (Option 1) is the Ravi.
- Details regarding this significant historical fact associated with the Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley Civilization) are provided below:
Harappa – Key Points
- Riverbank: The Harappa site is situated on the left bank of the Ravi River.
- Discovery: It was discovered in 1921 by Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni. It was the first site of the Indus Valley Civilization to be discovered; consequently, the entire civilization is also referred to as the 'Harappan Civilization.'
- Current Location: It is currently located in the Sahiwal district of the Punjab province in Pakistan.
- Significant Artifacts: Evidence of a massive granary, bronze mirrors, and 'workmen's quarters' has been found at this site.
Brief Analysis of the Options:
- (Option 2) Ganga: The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily spread across western and northwestern India; no major early sites of this civilization have been found along the banks of the Ganga (Alamgirpur is located near the Hindon River).
- (Option 3) Luni: This river of Rajasthan is associated with the region near Dholavira (in the Rann of Kutch), but Harappa is not located here.
- (Option 4) Yamuna: This river lies close to the eastern boundary of the geographical extent of the Indus Civilization (near Alamgirpur), but the major sites were not situated here.
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