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Who was the first archaeologist to identify similarities between a pre-Harappan culture and the mature Harappan culture?
Who was the first archaeologist to identify similarities between a pre-Harappan culture and the mature Harappan culture?
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Learn key contributions of archaeologists to understand the development of Indus Valley Civilization studies.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- E.J.H. Mackay
- D.R. Sahni
- Amalananda Ghosh
- Mortimer Wheeler
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The Correct Option is C
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Amalananda Ghosh pioneered the identification of continuities between pre-Harappan and mature Harappan cultures. His studies highlighted the evolution of cultural and urban practices within the Indus Valley Civilization.
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