Harappan Civilization

The Harappan Civilization also known as Indus Valley Civilization the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent in the Punjab on the banks of river Ravi. Mohen-jo-daro, a place about 650 km to the south of Harappa in the Indus valley. There was a striking resemblance between the remains of structures and artefacts found at the two places Similar remains have been found at Dholavira, Lothal, Kalibangan, Daimabad, etc. the same characteristics are seen in all the places of Harappan Civilization. These include town planning, roads, construction of houses, drainage system, seals, pots and toys and burial customs.