[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c9.s14.3 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s14.3 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s14.3 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c9.s14.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.3) .The Harappa parentage of the Chalcolithic cultures of Gujarat is well-established. The PRABHAS culture (c. 1800-1200 B.C.) has clearly many Harappa elements. The Prabhas Ware \[11.8\], in form and function, is obviously derived from the Harappa though the differential coloration is sometimes marked in some cases. Similarly the genesis of the Lustrous Red Ware \[11.9\] is evident at RANGPUR which yielded valuable evidence of the Harappa degenerating into the late Rangpur cultures. Dwindling external trade brought in the decline in the Gujarat Harappa; the people then probably mixed with local village cultures and ultimately lost their identity. - [Previous: v1.c9.s14.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.2) - [Next: v1.c9.s14.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.4) - [Up: v1.c9.s14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14) ## Linked texts (2) - [Rangpur](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.rangpur) - [Prabhas Patan](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.prabhas-patan) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.3) · Pramāṇa