What Was the First Major Civilization in India?

Discover the origins of India’s first major civilization: the Indus Valley Civilization and its impact on culture and heritage.

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The Indus Valley Civilization is believed to be the first major civilization in India. Flourishing around 3300–1300 BCE, this Bronze Age society developed advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization. Located primarily in present-day Pakistan and northwestern India, it laid foundational aspects of Indian culture and heritage.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What characterized the Indus Valley Civilization? The Indus Valley Civilization was marked by advanced urban planning, architecture, and a strong social organization.
  2. Where did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish? The Indus Valley Civilization primarily flourished in present-day Pakistan and northwestern India.
  3. Why is the Indus Valley Civilization significant? It is considered the first major civilization in India, laying the foundational aspects of Indian culture and heritage.
  4. When did the Indus Valley Civilization exist? It existed approximately from 3300 to 1300 BCE during the Bronze Age.

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