The decline of Harappan Civilization

Decline of Harappan Civilization

After flourishing for more than 1000 years Harappan Civilization came to an end; the decline of Harappan civilization has been explained quite differently by different sections of scholars. This controversy about the decline of Harappan … Read more

Harappan Civilization

Harappan Civilization

The Harappan Civilization flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the 3rd millennium B.C. It was a great civilization & pieces of evidence discovered during archaeological excavation through light on nature & character of this civilization. … Read more

Social structure of Indus Valley Civilization

The Harappan Civilization

The most important section while studying Harappan Civilization is the Social structure of Indus valley civilization. This structure highlights the culture, science, technology being used at that time.  Society seems to be materialistic in nature … Read more

Indus Valley Civilization

Mohan Jodaro: Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. … Read more

Sculpture in India

Sculpture in India

The art sculpture was highly developed in Harappan Civilization. The archaeological excavation carried out at various Harappan settlements has discovered several images. The Harappan used stone, terracotta, metal, and alloy to make images and sculptures. … Read more

The Pillar Architecture

Topra Pillar, Pillar Architecture

The earliest example of pillar architecture comes from the Harappan civilization. Two kinds of pillars having found at the Harappan settlement. One is a stone pillar having measurement that was found at Dholavira (Gujarat). This … Read more

Post Vedic Age

Post Vedic Age

The Post Vedic age is the era which is sometimes called Second Urbanization. The period of second urbanization (6th century B.C. to 3rd century B.C.) noticed the large-scale beginning of town life in the middle … Read more

The Paintings in India

Paintings

The paintings in India can be noted from the early stone age. These early-era paintings represent the diversity of Indian art. Starting from the Stone age to the current era art of paintings makes Indian … Read more

Archaeological Sources

Gold Coins of Kanishka

In the earlier section, we discussed definitions of history and historiography and its importance. Now in this section, we will find more details about historiography and archaeological sources which is the architect of the Historiography. … Read more