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Role of water resources in river-valley civilizations during ancient India
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Water resources played a central role in shaping river-valley civilizations in ancient India, serving as the backbone of their socio-economic and cultural development. The major river systems like the Indus, Ganges, and their tributaries provided fertile alluvial soil, enabling the rise of agrarian-based settlements. The Indus Valley Civilization, for example, flourished due to the abundant water supply from the Indus River and its tributaries, which supported large-scale agriculture, especially the cultivation of wheat, barley, and cotton. Efficient water management systems such as wells, reservoirs, tanks, and elaborate drainage systems highlight the advanced understanding of hydraulics. Cities like
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