The Personality of India: Pre- and Proto-historic Foundation of India and Pakistan c14.s1.t2.9

c14.s1.t2.9

In recent years, with the remarkable discoveries of Lothal in Kathiawad by S. R. Rao, we know the true extent of the Indus valley civilization from the foot-hills of the Himalayas to the south coast of Kathiawad. Similarly the studies of Fairservis throw a new light on the chronology. As a result of careful assessment, Dr. Wheeler suggested the limits of this great civilization between 2500 and 1500 B.C. From the appearance of Harappan influences at Damb Sadaat in phase III, dated to 2050 plus or minus 200, Fairservis rightly comments: "The archaeological evidence at this stage, indicates that the Harappan civilization was in swing during the period represented by Damb Sadaat II—III in the Quetta valley, and Surjangal—Rana Ghundai III in Loralai, that it was expanding northwards into Baluchistan in Damb Sadaat III times and after the occupation of Surjangal......This would mean that Harappa was occupied after 2000 B.C. Considering the chronology as a whole, it seems that 1500 B.C. for the end of Harappan is too early. A date nearer 1200 B.C., or later is probably more accurate since it allows for the not inconsiderable expansion, and establishment of that civilization in areas remote from its apparent place of origin".¹ In his latest work, he suggests, that in view of the Carbon dating, he would put the limits of the Harappan from 2100-1200 B.C.² In view of the Saragon link, this revised date can be applied only to the Baluchi area, on the periphery of the Indus Basin. Does it represent a back wash or a survival?