International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2

Settlement pattern in upper ganga valley: Special refrence to tarai of Uttranchal

  • Author:
  • Rana Yagya Dev Singh
  • Total Page Count: 17
  • Page Number: 148 to 164

P. G. College, Kotdwar Garhwhal, Pin 246149, Uttrakhand, India

Online published on 20 June, 2019.

Abstract

The archaeological investigations in Upper and Middle Ganga plain have revealed a long cultural sequence right from late upper Paleothilic to the Iron Age and further. The first colonizers were Epipaleothilic and Mesolithic hunters of Vindhyas. The excavations conducted during last two decades have brought to light Prehistoric culture in Upper Ganga Valley and presence of Painted Grey Ware and Northern Black Painted Ware cultures in Upper Ganga Valley. The present article is an attempt to take a holistic view of prehistoric settlement of Upper Ganga Valley.