Question

Discuss the causes which led to the end of the Harappan Civilization or Indus Valley Civilization? 6 mark​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Many scholars believe that the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization was caused by climate change. Some experts believe the drying of the Saraswati River, which began around 1900 BCE, was the main cause for climate change, while others conclude that a great flood struck the area.

Answer 2

Causes which lead to the end of Harappan civilization

Explanation:

• Causes which lead to the decline of Harappan civilization are as follows-
• This civilization was under the general law of nature and in course of time came its extinction.
• Massive floods in Indus was the potent cause for extinction of the Harappan culture, repeated floods must have forced them to migrate.
• It was an earthquake prone area , it might have brought down buildings.
• Outbreak of plaque epidemic is shown as a reason  for the decline of this civilization.
• Defeat and death of people must have come at the hands of the invading Aryans.