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Ancient India

The history in India begins with evidence of human activity of Homo sapiens of over 75,000 years ago, or with earlier hominids including Homo erectus from about 500,000 years ago. Ancient India is one of the first civilization and has helped shaped the present world.

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What is a Mohenjo-Daroan?

Someone who is from Mohenjo-Daro, a lost city in present day Pakistan.

Arrange the following figures in chronological order asoka Buddha Confucius gupta dynasty qin shi Huang sima qian please include dates next to each figure?

600 and 450 BCE Siddhartha "The Buddha" Gautama

551 to 479 Confucius

269 BCE to 232 BCE Asoka

To 210 BCE Qin Shi Huang

To 90 BCE Sima Qian

320 CE to 535 CE Gupta

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With what other people did the harappans share a similar pattern of development?

i dont know exactly... but i do know that it is either aryans, brahamns, hitties, or the sumerians... i think it is the brahamns

What is mohenjo daro's legacy?

Whatever happened to the people of Mohenjo-Daro, they left us with clues to our human past. They were prosperous, intelligent, and had a culture unique yet similar to many others before or since. As archaeological and anthropological work continues in the Indus River Valley and around the world, the potential is alive to discover much more about the people and how they lived. Until the mysteries are solved, we can just continue to analyze the clues they left us and wonder.

What were the 2 major cities of the Indus River Valley?

Although this limited outside contact, it is known that the early Indians used the Khyber pass through this range to communicate with other civilizations. In the future, groups would use this same pass to invade India. Two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization have been discovered: Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

Why does mohenjo daro mean the mound of dead?

I do not mean to make a trashy answer but... We don't know. Mohenjo-Daro simply means mound of the dead in the language. It's like saying why does "hi" mean hello in English? It just does.

Archaeologists have found ancient Harappan pictograms that include images of What?

Harappan pictograms include images of stick figure men, chickens, arrows, jars, wheels, horns, stroke tally lines, spiders, plants and flowers, combs, bows, and many other things.

To see examples of Indus script, visit 'Indus Script Dictionary' at Facebook.

What did the Harappans borrow from other religion?

Harappan civilization is more ancient than the Aryan civilization. Definitely they would have practiced a different religion than the vedic Hindu religion. It is similar to the Sumerian civilization. One cannot find out the religion practised by them as no texts are available. Any speculation can only be a guess.

Chandragupta Mayura uniting Indian sub content?

Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Maurya Empire in the 4th century BCE, is credited with uniting significant portions of the Indian subcontinent. Under the guidance of his mentor Chanakya, he overthrew the Nanda Dynasty and consolidated various smaller kingdoms, establishing a centralized administration. This unification laid the groundwork for political stability and economic prosperity, paving the way for future empires, including that of his grandson, Ashoka. His reign marked a significant turning point in Indian history, fostering cultural and political cohesion across the region.

Where does the harappan civilization gets its name from?

Harappan civilization was named after the archeological site of Harappa in Pakistan.

What continent is Mohenjo-daro on?

Mohenjo-Daro is in the province of Sindh, Pakistan on the continent of Asia.

What caused the people to disappear from harappa and mojhenjo daro?

The disappearance of people from Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, key cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, is attributed to several factors, including climate change, which may have led to droughts and reduced agricultural productivity. Additionally, shifting river patterns could have affected water supply and trade routes. Social factors, such as possible invasions or internal strife, might also have contributed to the decline of these urban centers. The combination of these elements likely led to the gradual abandonment of these once-thriving cities around 1900 BCE.

Who ruled ancient India for 300 years?

The British ruled Ancient India for 300 years.