Question

Write short notes.

Banas Culture

Answer 1

1. The chalcolithic culture in India generally belongs to, the Post-Harappan period.
2. However, the 'Ahar' or 'Banas' culture in the Mewad region of Rajasthan was contemporary to the Harappan civilisation.
3. Balathal and Gilund are important sites of Ahar culture.
4. It was first discovered at Ahar near Udaipur, so it was named as 'Ahar' culture.
5. Ahar is a tributary of the river Banas, so it is also known as 'Banas culture'.