Question

E.
Give short answers for the following questions. (20-30 words)
1. Why is the Indus civilization also called the Harappan civilization?
2. List some of the important Indus sites.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.

The Indus civilisation is also known as the Harappan Civilisation, after its type site, Harappa, the first of its sites to be excavated early in the 20th century in what was then the Punjab province of British India and now is Pakistan.

2.

Surkotada, Lothal, and Dholavira are the important port towns in the Indus valley. Harappa, Mohanjodaro, Banawali and Dholavira are considered as the four main Harappan Sites