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How sumerians referred Indus region?

  1. Sindu

  2. Meluhha

  3. Indus

  4. India
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Explanation

The Sumerians referred to the Indus region as 'Meluhha' in their cuneiform texts. This term appears in Sumerian records dating back to around 2000 BCE, describing trade contacts with the Indus Valley Civilization. The name 'Sindu' came later from Sanskrit, while 'Indus' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu' through Persian and Greek influences.

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