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Question
Why did the Indus Valley Civilization come to be known as Harappan Civilization?
Solution
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization. The first major archaeological site of this ancient civilization was discovered in Harappa, located in present-day Pakistan.
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