New Evidence of Harappan Culture in Vijaynagar Tehsil, Sri Ganganagar District, Rajasthan

Abstract

Present paper discusses the exploration of Harappan sites in Vijaynagar tehsil, Sri Ganganagar District, Rajasthan. The earlier surveys carried out by previous scholars were not systematic; most of surveys were focused along with the bed of river lost Sarswati. For the first time the systematic village-to-village survey was carried out present researcher. During the explorations 27 sites were explored. Except Chak- IKPM-II, Chak-15GB-III, Chak- 2 DM and Chak-7 APM most of the sites were placed on the archaeological map for the first time. Exploration yielded the Hakra ware culture, Early Harappan, Mature Harappanand Late Harappan culture remains from this region. During the exploration mbany various shape and type of pottery and antiquity chert, faience, bangle etc. are collected on surface. The middle Sarswati basin is one of the most important of the various urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization and the evidence from this basin has provided significant information for our understanding of the various cultures.