Question

why is indus valley civilization known as harappan civilization???

Answer 1

Indus valley civilisation is known as the Harappan civilisation is of the largest city of its time it is also known as Harappan civilization as it was the first site where unique archaeological evidences of civilizations were discovered.

Answer 2

the indus valley civilization is known as the harappan civilization because harappa was the first site that was excavated.after harappa,mohenjodaro was the second site to be excavated.