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What was the earliest civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent?

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The Harappan, Indus or Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation was the earliest civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent, also known as the Sindhu-Sarasvatī civilisation.

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Explanation

The chapter introduces this civilisation as 'the most ancient civilisation of India' and explains it is known variously as the Harappan, Indus or Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation. It is one of the oldest civilisations in the world.