Indian Culture

Q. The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :

A
About 12,50,000 sq km.
B
About 8,50,000 sq km.
C
D
About 10,50,000 sq km.

Correct Answer

About 12,50,000 sq km.

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