Question

Were there any cities in the region where the Harappan civilisation flourished in the third millennium BCE?

Answer 1

Yes, cities developed in the region where the Harappan civilisation once flourished.

Based on the provided map, Taxila (located under the Kushanas in the northwest) is a major urban centre that emerged in the core region of the ancient Harappan civilisation.

The key urban centres in the Harappan region are as follows:

• Taxila: Major political and commercial centre in the north-west.
• Mathura: Important town linking northern trade routes.
• Ujjayini: Key commercial centre along crucial crossroads.