India in Prehistoric Times

Dholavira, a significant Harappan city located in the Indus-Saraswati valley, stands out for its advanced urban planning and early agricultural practices. This site, dating back several millennia, showcases the beginnings of agriculture with crops like barley and wheat, as well as the domestication of animals such as water buffalo, cattle, sheep, and goats. The city's layout, divided into a citadel and a lower town including a granary, reflects the sophisticated urban design characteristic of the Harappan Civilization. The study highlights Dholavira's role in the transition from Neolithic practices to more complex societal structures, providing insights into the development of early human civilizations in the Indian sub-continent.

SarDesai, D. R. (2018). India in Prehistoric Times. India, 15–28. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429499876-2