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A***n Invasion theory:-

According to theory by British archaeologist
Mortimer Wheeler, a nomadic, Indo-European
tribe (Steppe pastoralists or from Anatolian
and Iranian farmers), called the A***ns,
suddenly overwhelmed and conquered the
Indus River Valley, causing the decline of Indus
Valley civilization.
• He posited that many unburied corpses found
in the top levels of the Mohenjo-Daro
archaeological site were victims of war.
• The theory suggested that by using horses and
more advanced weapons against the peaceful
Harappan people, the A***ns may have easily
defeated them.
• Evidence from Rig Veda:
- The Rig Veda time and again refers to the
fortresses of the Dasas and Dasyus. The
Vedic god Indra is called; 'Purandara'
meaning 'the destroyer of forts'.
- The geographical area of the habitation of
the Rig Vedic A***ns included the Punjab
and the Ghaggar-Hakra region.
- Since there are no remains of other
cultural groups having forts in this area in
this historical phase, Wheeler believed
that it was the Harappan cities that were
being described in the Rig Veda.
- In fact, the Rig Veda mentions a place
called Hariyupiya. This place was located
on the bank of the river Ravi. The A***ns
fought a battle here. The name of the place
sounds very similar to that of Harappa.
- These evidences led Wheeler to conclude
that it was the A***n invaders who
destroyed the cities of Harappa.