UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2015 · Q2(b) · 15 marks
The decline of Harappan civilization was caused by ecological degradation rather than external invasion. Discuss.
- Chapter
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Topic
- Decline of the Harappan Civilization
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