Ganga–Yamuna Doab
Under review: this entry was added recently and its position is still being checked (approximate (hand-placed label)).
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Overview
The Ganga–Yamuna Doab is the fertile alluvial tract between the two rivers in western Uttar Pradesh. Late Harappan groups spread into it, the Ochre Coloured Pottery culture with its copper hoards is found here, and in the later Vedic period settlement moved into it. Whoever controlled it commanded its farming and trade.
Geography and key facts
- Between the Ganga and Yamuna
- OCP and copper hoards
- Later Vedic settlement
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on Vedic and protohistoric cultures.
Note for UPSC
The fertile alluvial tract between the Ganga and Yamuna in western UP. Location is approximate.
Physical regions help answer questions on soils, crops and drainage; labels are approximate.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Ganga–Yamuna Doab yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Physical region
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 27.300°N, 78.900°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
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