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The Harappan Civilisation is also called as Indus Valley Civilisation. Why do you think it was called so?

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It was known as Indus Valley Civilisation as the people discovered the river Indus.
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It was known as Indus Valley Civilisation as the river Indus was the only river flowing in the ancient period.
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It was known as Indus Valley Civilisation as the people belonged to river Indus.
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It was known as the Indus Valley Civilisation as the cities flourished near the Indus River.
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The correct option is D It was known as the Indus Valley Civilisation as the cities flourished near the Indus River.
The region of Saptasindhu river is a region of our Indian culture. The culture developed here is known as the Indus valley civilisation as the cities flourished near the Indus River. However, modern historians also call it the Harappan Civilisation because Harappa was the first city to be discovered.

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