P. G. College, Kotdwar Garhwhal, Pin 246149, Uttrakhand, India
Online published on 20 June, 2019.
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.