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Indus Valley Civilisation
Also known as Harappan civilisation
The Indus Valley Civilisation was a Bronze Age civilisation in what is now Pakistan and north-western India, with planned cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. It had standardised weights, drainage systems and a script that has not been deciphered. It is listed here as a civilisation, not an empire: there is no clear evidence of a single state or ruler.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 3300 – c. 1300 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | civilisation (not an empire or known state) |
| Religion(s) | Unknown (undeciphered script) |
| Peak extent | ≈ 0.3 million km² (c. 1800 BCE) – source |
Note on dates: Mature Harappan phase c. 2600–1900 BCE; its political organisation is unknown and debated.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.