Dayaram Sahni discovered the Harappa Civilization or Indus Valley Civilization.
Dated to have existed between 2500-1700 BCE, it was first discovered at Harappa in Punjab and then in Mohenjo Daro. The origins of the Harappan Civilization trace back to a settlement, namely Mehrgarh.
It forms a part of the major civilizations of the world, including; Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China.
The Harappan Civilization is divided into three phases. They are
Early Harappan Phase – 3300 to 2600 BCE
Mature Harappan Phase – 2600 to 1900 BCE
Late Harappan Phase – 1900 – 1300 BCE
The Harappan system is said to have developed the first accurate system of standardized weights and measures.
The Harappan city was divided into two parts known as the ‘Citadel’ and the ‘lower town’.The streets were built in a grid pattern, running in North-South or East-West direction. Urban centers were also developed.
It is assumed by scholars that the Harappan Civilization was destroyed due to Climate Change.
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