The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, thrived in the Indian subcontinent around 2600 to 1900 BCE. However, this ancient civilization eventually declined and disappeared. In this UPSC question, you are asked to delve into the factors that led to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization. You should explore environmental, social, economic, and possibly cultural factors that might have played a role in its collapse.
