Question

Radha was excited. Her class was on a field trip to visit the site of the Harappan civilisation. Their teacher explained to them that the Harappan civilisation was based around the river Indus and existed around 6000 BCE.

Which period of history does the Harappan civilisation come under?

• A. Prehistoric period
• B. Protohistoric period
• C. Historic period
• D. Posthistoric period

Answer 1

The correct option is B Protohistoric period

The Harappan civilisation is said to be a part of the Protohistoric period. Protohistory is defined as being the part of history which has records of writing. But this writing was not understood by the succeeding ages. The Harappan script is yet to be deciphered and is hence said to be a part of the Protohistoric period.