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Decline of Harappan Civilisation

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When did the Harappan Civilisation come to an end?

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1700 CE

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1700 BCE

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1800 CE

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1800 BCE

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The correct option is B 1700 BCE
The Harappan Civilisation is speculated to have come to an end in 1700 BCE. Some believe that it was because of the Aryan invasion, some believe it was due to overuse of natural resources and some others believe it was because of natural causes.

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