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History GK · Q55

Indus Valley Civilisation

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 55

Q55

The Indus Valley civilisation was discovered in the year

A.
1917
B.
1921
Answer
C.
1927
D.
1932

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
More Harappan seals were discovered in 1912 by John Faithfull Fleet, prompting an archaeological campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall. Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Sarup Vats began excavating Harappa in 1921, finding buildings and artefacts indicative of an ancient civilisation.