Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. (Answer in 150 words)
India’s diverse landscape- geomorphology- climate- soil- vegetation
influencing its settlements, agriculture, trade, culture, and economy
1. Himalayas- Barrier (natural boundary)
2. Mountain Passes- Khyber –Bolan- Gomal passes- External Influence
3. Rivers ( Indus- Ganga- Brahmaputra) , northern plains – influencing ancient India’s Human
Geography- political and cultural practices- birth of distinct regional cultures (customs,
food, festivals, languages, literature, architecture etc.)
4. Diverse Geology- Cradle of Minerals
5. Peninsula (Extensive Coastline)- Trade Routes and Cultural Exchange across South East
Asia and rest of the world.
6. Development of Distinct Cultural-Religious Pluralism- North- South of Vindhyas
