STONE AGE AND INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION | HISTORY | PARMAR SSC

Paglalarawan

The “Stone Age and Indus Valley Civilization” chapter by Parmar Sir explores the earliest phases of human history in the Indian subcontinent. It describes the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic ages, highlighting tools, lifestyle, art, and the transition to agriculture. The chapter then delves into the Indus Valley Civilization (2600–1900 BCE), covering its major sites like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, urban planning, drainage systems, trade, religion, and crafts. It explains the decline theories and significance of this civilization in shaping early Indian culture. With archaeological insights and factual detail, it provides a clear picture of the subcontinent’s prehistoric to protohistoric development.