MasteryExams
History • Ancient IndiaEasy

Which of the following sites belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization is situated on the banks of the river Hindon, a tributary of the Yamuna, and marks the easternmost boundary of the civilization?

A. Kalibangan
B. Lothal
C. Alamgirpur✓ Correct Answer
D. Sutkagendor

💡 Solution & Explanation

Alamgirpur located in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh serves as the easternmost site of the Indus Valley Civilization and was discovered by Y.D. Sharma along the Hindon river. Kalibangan is located in Rajasthan on the banks of Ghaggar, whereas Lothal lies in Gujarat on the Bhogavo river, and Sutkagendor is situated on the Dasht river in Baluchistan as the westernmost outpost. Another vital site in the upper Ganga-Yamuna doab is Mandi in Uttar Pradesh which yielded copper hoards.

🚩 Report a problem