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This image summarizes leading theories on the origin of the Harappan Civilization, including Indigenous, Aryan Invasion, Migration, Sarasvati River, and Trade & Economic Development theories. Understanding these perspectives is crucial for building foundational knowledge of India’s ancient past for UPSC
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1 – Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Why in the news? The DNA study of a skeleton from an archaeological site in Haryana has sparked extensive interest in genomics, history, archaeology, and linguistics. The findings, slated for inclusion in a …
Read MoreIntroduction The Indus Valley Civilization, or the Harappan Culture, appeared in the northwestern part of India and Pakistan in the third millennium BC and represents the first phase of urbanization in India. Phases Features Early Harappan or Regionalisation (3300-2600 BC) Fortification, grid planning, development of incipient trade network and craft specialization Transitional Phase Increasing craft …
Read MoreHistory can be categorized into three distinct phases: Prehistory, Proto-history, and History. Prehistory encompasses events predating the invention of writing, often represented by the three Stone Ages. The Indian Stone Age is divided into three main categories. These are: Old Stone Age, or Palaeolithic Age Late Stone Age, or Mesolithic Age New Stone Age, or …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NCERT revises Class 12 history book, challenges Aryan migration theory, alters Harappan origins narrative. source:edurev About the Inclusion of Rakhigarhi Findings: Focus on Harappan Civilization: NCERT introduced changes emphasising the indigenous roots of the Harappans and casting doubts on Aryan migration. NCERT proposes adding DNA analysis findings from Rakhigarhi to Class …
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