Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

The Indus Civilization is related to the period known as:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Proto-historic

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Proto-historic”.

The Indus Civilization is considered proto-historic because we have evidence of their advanced urban planning, craftsmanship, and trade, but their writing system remains undeciphered. This means we can't read their historical records, hence the term "proto-historic."

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