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Is Indus Valley civilization is older than Mahabharata?
ASI finds evidence of 4000 years old civilisation at ‘Mahabharat era’ excavation site, different from Indus Valley Civilisation. Previously, the Archeological Survey of India had discovered the ‘First Ever’ physical evidence of chariots being used in a near 2000 BC period which was considered the bronze age.
What existed before Indus Valley civilization?
Pre-Harappan era: Mehrgarh Mehrgarh is a Neolithic (7000 BCE to c. 2500 BCE) mountain site in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, which gave new insights on the emergence of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Mehrgarh is one of the earliest sites with evidence of farming and herding in South Asia.
Is Indus Valley civilization older than Ramayana?
The Ramayana is not older than the Indus Valley Civilization. The text is dated back to 700 BCE to 600 BCE, whereas the Indus Valley Civilization went…
Which civilization is older than Indus Valley civilization?
Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, and Ancient China are believed to be the earliest in the Old World. The extent to which there was significant influence between the early civilizations of the Near East and the Indus Valley with the Chinese civilization of East Asia (Far East) is disputed.
Which is older rigveda or Mahabharata?
The Vedas are older, as it is said that the Vedas are timeless. It’s been there during Ramayana, Mahabharata, Satya Yuga and even continues to be present now.
When did Mahabharat written?
The original events related by the epic probably fall between the 9th and 8th centuries BCE. The text probably reached its final form by the early Gupta period (c. 4th century CE). The Mahābhārata is the longest epic poem known and has been described as “the longest poem ever written”.
Was the Mahabharata a part of the Vedic period?
According to archeologists Dikshit and Mani, the oldest Indus Valley sites date from around 7500 BC. If Vartak and Oak are correct, the Mahabharata events and story are from the middle period of the IVC. I’m not sure that Vedic times were later than the Indus Valley Civilization.
When did the Mahabharata war start?
Both PV Vartak and Nilesh Oak have given the date of 5561 BC for the beginning of the Mahabharata War. According to archeologists Dikshit and Mani, the oldest Indus Valley sites date from around 7500 BC. If Vartak and Oak are correct, the Mahabharata events and story are from the middle period of the IVC.
Did Mahabharata or Ramayana happen in the Indus Valley Civilization?
There is little chance that Mahabharata or Ramayana event happened in Indus Valley Civilization as we have no evidence of usage of iron or chariot warfare or use of horse or even organized warfare in Indus Valley regions.
What is the oldest place in the Indus Valley Civilization?
According to archeologists Dikshit and Mani, the oldest Indus Valley sites date from around 7500 BC. If Vartak and Oak are correct, the Mahabharata events and story are from the middle period of the IVC.