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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by which of the following?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Alamgirpur

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Alamgirpur”.
The eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by Alamgirpur.
Site Name State
Harappa Punjab, Pakistan (Note: Historic connection to Punjab region)
Alamgirpur Uttar Pradesh
Rakhigarhi Haryana
Manda Jammu and Kashmir

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