The earlier theory that warfare or invasions destroyed the cities has been ruled out, as there is no evidence of warfare or invasions, and the Harappans appear to have had no army or weapons of war.
Class VI NCERT Social Science
NCERT Social Science Textbook Exploring Society India and Beyond Session 2024-2025.
What earlier theory about the decline of the Harappan civilisation has been ruled out, and why?
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The earlier theory that Aryan invasions caused the decline of the Harappan civilization has been largely dismissed. Archaeological evidence shows no signs of widespread destruction or conflict, suggesting instead that environmental factors like river shifts and droughts were primary contributors to the civilization’s decline.
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