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Indus Valley / Harappan Civilization - Class VI
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Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
What caused the end of Harappan civilization?
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Reasons unknown to us; but probably those listed in the other three options.
💡 Explanation:
Though the reason for the decline is not known, through excavations it is clear that the fall of the Harappan Civilization occurred between 1800 BC to 1700 BC.
The neighboring desert encroached on the fertile area and made it infertile. Aryan invaders killed people and destroyed the Indus Valley Civilization.
They were skilled fighters, so their attack might have led to the destruction of the Harappan Civilization.