Time line of Harappan Civilisation

 Time line of Harappan Civilisation

The timeline of the Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, is a matter of ongoing

 research and debate among historians and archaeologists.

 However, here is a rough timeline based on current knowledge and research:

Early Harappan Period: 3300 BCE to 2600 BCE

Mature Harappan Period: 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE

Late Harappan Period: 1900 BCE to 1300 BCE

Post-Harappan Period: 1300 BCE to 600 BCE

During the Early Harappan Period, small communities were developing in the region that would later

 become the Indus Valley Civilization. By 2600 BCE, the civilization had reached its peak, with the development

 of cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. The Mature Harappan Period saw the flourishing of trade and commerce,

 the development of writing systems, and the construction of impressive buildings and public works.

The Late Harappan Period saw a decline in urbanization and population, and a shift towards smaller, rural settlements.

 The causes of this decline are still debated, but factors such as climate change, environmental degradation,

 and invasion by outside forces have been suggested.

The Post-Harappan Period marks the transition between the Harappan Civilization and the subsequent Vedic

 Civilization of India. This period saw the rise of new cultural practices and the emergence of new political and 

religious traditions.

It's worth noting that these periods are not rigidly defined, and there is some overlap and variation in the timeline

 depending on the region and site being studied.