01-13-2006, 02:38 AM
It could be.
The reference book is also quoted.
But the main point is that the British studied the archeology of the Harrapa and Mohenjedharo in 1840-1890 period and much before the official discovery of the Indus valley civilization in 1920.
THe main strategic reason is that they could now create their own history with AIT and present it to the Indians a new history for them. Also they made sure that Harrapa was put as older and not belonging to the Vedic civilization so that they could fool the Indians not to claim that land as their own.
They had other plans for the land surrounding the archeological sites in Indus valley. They were planning the new nation called 'PAKISTAN' with the muslims.
The reference book is also quoted.
But the main point is that the British studied the archeology of the Harrapa and Mohenjedharo in 1840-1890 period and much before the official discovery of the Indus valley civilization in 1920.
THe main strategic reason is that they could now create their own history with AIT and present it to the Indians a new history for them. Also they made sure that Harrapa was put as older and not belonging to the Vedic civilization so that they could fool the Indians not to claim that land as their own.
They had other plans for the land surrounding the archeological sites in Indus valley. They were planning the new nation called 'PAKISTAN' with the muslims.

