Some of the oldest known structures which have served as citadels were built by the Indus Valley civilisation, where citadels represented a centralised authority. Citadels in Indus Valley were almost 12 meters tall. [2] The purpose of these structures, however, remains debated.

The Indus civilization (c. 2500 bce –1700 bce) featured some of the earliest examples of citadels, which hosted military, government, and religious structures as well as pools to store water.

Jan 19, 2025 · Indus Valley civilization is the earliest known urban culture of the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s three earliest civilizations along with Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. This civilization flourished from approximately 3300 BCE to …

Oct 7, 2020 · The Indus Valley Civilization was a cultural and political entity which flourished in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent between c. 7000 - c. 600 BCE. Its modern name derives from its location in the valley of the Indus River, but it is also commonly referred to as the Indus- Sarasvati Civilization and the Harrapan Civilization.

Mar 10, 2025 · Harappa, Mohenjodaro, and Kalibangan settlements had a citadel of Indus Valley Civilization on the west side and a lower town on the east. In contrast, Lothal in Gujarat was a rectangular settlement surrounded by a brick wall without internal division.

Jan 8, 2025 · The largest of the four ancient civilizations—which also included Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China—the Indus Valley Civilization is the earliest known example of the type of culture on the Indian subcontinent that is generally referred to …

Jun 4, 2021 · Town planning is a remarkable feature of the Indus Valley Civilization. The town had two parts (a) citadel (b) Lower Town. The citadel was an elevated part of the city surrounded by a brick wall. This upper part of the town contained high official, civil, …

The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, is the oldest known civilization in the Indian subcontinent. It lasted from around 3300-1300 BCE. The civilization reached from Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India.

Apr 7, 2024 · The Indus Valley Civilization extended from present-day northeastern Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwestern India, with an area of around 1.25 million square kilometers. It was one of the most widespread ancient civilizations, spanning an area larger than ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia combined.

Feb 6, 2025 · The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, was one of the world's earliest urban cultures, flourishing around 2600-1900 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India.