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Who Discovered Harappan Civilization?

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The Harappan civilization (Indus Valley Civilization) was discovered by Daya Ram Sahni at Harappa (1921) and Rakhal Das Banerji at Mohenjo-daro (1922), under the supervision of Sir John Marshall, Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Discoverer Site Year
Daya Ram Sahni Harappa 1921
Rakhal Das Banerji Mohenjo-daro 1922
  • Civilization flourished: approximately 3300–1300 BCE, mature period 2600–1900 BCE
  • Harappa (Punjab, Pakistan), Mohenjo-daro (Sindh), Lothal (Gujarat), Dholavira (Gujarat)