This area in South Asia is extremely fertile and excellent for farming. This makes the Ganges plain a haven for Asian farmers to grow rice and wheat.
The Ganges river
indus valley
Along the Ganges River. Because it was believed this was the holy river and for many other reasons.
The river systems of the Indus and Ganges.
Indus; Ganges
the Indus and Ganges River
The Indus and Ganges
The Indus and the Ganges.
The two major rivers in South Asia where the first settlements emerged are the Indus River and the Ganges River. The Indus River Valley is known for the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which thrived around 2500 BCE. Similarly, the Ganges River has been central to various cultures and civilizations throughout history, serving as a vital resource for agriculture and trade. Both rivers continue to play significant roles in the cultural and economic life of the region today.
Well, honey, Indian civilization was heavily influenced by the Indus and Ganges rivers. These water bodies provided fertile land for agriculture, facilitated trade and transportation, and played a significant role in the development of early Indian societies. So, yeah, those rivers were kind of a big deal for the folks back in the day.
It gave them water so they can grow crops
Indus, the legendary Ganga and the Brahmaputra.