It was initially called the ‘Indus Valley civilisation’ because several sites were discovered in the Indus plains after the first discoveries of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
Class 6 Social Science Chapter 6 The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
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Why was the civilisation initially called the Indus Valley civilisation?
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The civilization was initially called the Indus Valley Civilization because early archaeological sites, including Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, were discovered along the Indus River. The river supported their cities, agriculture, and trade, highlighting its central role in their development.
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