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Class 6-10 Social Science: Geography & History
Why Civilizations Flourished Along Rivers: The Indus & Ganga
In ancient times, human survival and trade were bound to physical geography. Settlements like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro did not appear by accident—they relied on the annual inundation of the Indus River, which deposited nutrient-dense alluvial silt, enabling surplus grain cultivation.
Geographical Cause & Historical Effect
The Indus river supplied perennial water from melting Himalayan snow, while mountain passes like the Khyber Pass served as ancient caravan conduits for lapis lazuli and copper trade with Mesopotamia.
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Why were major battles like Panipat fought in the narrow gateway north of Delhi?