Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c39.s9.2

v2.c39.s9.2

The trade gradually dwindled after the collapse of the Harappan civilization and migration of the Ṛgvedic people away from the valley of the Sarasvatī towards the eastern territories. Consequently, the material wealth in the archaeological sites on the Gaṅgā and Yamunā during the pre-historic period did not match with the splendour we find on the valley of the Sarasvatī.