Question

What is the difference between Harappan and Mesopotamian civilization?

Answer 1

Mesopotamia and Indus Valley Civilization (Harappa civilization) can be called contemporary civilizations as there was evidence of the trade between these civilizations, found in excavations of Mohenjo-Daro.

Harappan Civilization	Mesopotamian Civilization
Elite traders ruled Indus valley	Mesopotamia was ruled by a king,
In Harappan civilization, the houses were built to the East of the citadel	In Mesopotamian civilization, the houses were built around distinct palaces and temples & dedicated to the patron Gods or Goddesses.
Most of the Harappan people lived in small villages	Mesopotamians lived in cities and towns.
The Harappan traded in cotton, beads, other art and jewellery	Mesopotamians traded in precious stones.
Harappan established an exact measurement and weighing system	Mesopotamians first created the wheel.