12th Class History Solved Paper - History 2017 Delhi Set-I

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    What evidences have been put forward to explain the collapse of the Harappan Civilization?

    Answer:

    Several evidences have been put forward to explain the collapse of Harappan civilization:
    (i) Climatic change.
    (ii) Deforestation.
    (iii) Excessive floods.
    (iv) The shifting and drying up of rivers.
    (v) Overuse of landscape.
                The archaeologists observed that most of the mature Harappan sites shifted to new settlements in Gujarat, Haryana etc. Other causes may be strong unifying element, perhaps the Harappan states came to an end which is evident by the disappearance of seals, distinctive beads and pottery, the script, and the decline and abandonment of cities.


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