Theories Of Decline Of Harappa Flashcards
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Aryan invasion theory
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According to mortimer wheeler, ivc was destroyed by invasion of Aryans led by Indra.
In rig veda, Indra is mentioned as purandar (breaker of city/forts). Pur are the cities of ivc.
Veda mentions dasa and dasyu meaning enslaves and bandits. They were natives of ivc. Rigveda mentions Hariyupiya where a large battle took place. Harupiya is harappa. Vedic people mentions outsiders as unclean/impure termed as Malechha, sounding similar t
