UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2022 · Q2(a) · 20 marks
The urban character of the Harappan Civilization was a result neither of any outside influence nor a sudden act but a gradual evolution of regional socio-economic factors. Comment.
- Chapter
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Topic
- Origins and Urbanisation
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