Question

State any two causes that led to the decline of the Harappan civilization.

Answer 1

Two causes that led to the decline of the Harappan civilization;

1. Floods

• There are many historical records of the flooding of the Indus.
• Massive floods must have caused the extinction of this civilization.
• Repeated floods prevent permanent settlement.
• Historians say that the silt clay found enveloping the collapsed houses on the banks of Indus is proof of frequent floods.

2. Changing course of the Indus

• The course of the Indus changed frequently.
• This resulted in water scarcity making the region uninhabitable.
• The shifting of the Indus delta was also a reason behind the decline of the Harappan civilization.