History Indus Valley Civilisation

Q. The date of the Harappan Civilisation (2300-1750 BC) has been fixed on the basis of

A
Stratification
B
Pottery design
C
Aryan invasion
D
Radio Carbon-14 dating

Correct Answer

Radio Carbon-14 dating

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