The drying up of the Sarasvatī River in its central basin caused cities along the river, such as Kalibangan and Banawali, to be abandoned, contributing to the civilisation’s decline.
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How did the drying up of the Sarasvatī River affect the Harappan civilisation?
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The drying of the Sarasvatī River likely weakened the Harappan civilization by disrupting agriculture, trade, and water resources. This environmental shift may have led to the abandonment of cities and the migration of people eastward to more fertile areas.
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