Rangpur
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Overview
Rangpur in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, is a late Harappan site. Rice remains have been found here and at Lothal.
Rangpur is in Surendranagar district of Saurashtra, on the Bhadar river.
It is noted for showing the sequence from mature to late Harappan phases, with a distinct Lustrous Red Ware.
Rice husk found here is often cited for Harappan contact with rice, and the site was excavated by S. R. Rao.
It is a key site for the late Harappan period.
The site shows a gradual change from Harappan to Chalcolithic cultures.
It was excavated in the 1950s.
It is near the Gulf of Khambhat.
Geography and key facts
- Gujarat
- Late Harappan
- Rice remains
- Surendranagar district
- Lustrous Red Ware
- Rice husk
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on Harappan crops.
Note for UPSC
Gujarat; late Harappan.
Harappan sites are asked with their state or river and their distinctive finds.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Rangpur yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Harappan site
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 22.433°N, 71.917°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.