Indus River - Wikipedia
WEBDescription. The course of the Indus in the heavily disputed Kashmir region; the river flows through Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan, administered respectively by India and Pakistan.
Indus River | Definition, Length, Map, History, & Facts
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Indus River, great trans- Himalayan river of South Asia. It is one of the longest rivers in the world, with a length of some 2,000 miles (3,200 km).
Indus River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Also referred to as the “Sindhu”, the Indus River is a long transboundary river in the Continent of Asia that is shared by the countries of China, India, and Pakistan. Rising in Western Tibet, the river flows for more than 3,180km and is considered as one of the world’s largest rivers and the longest river in Pakistan.
Indus civilization | History, Location, Map, Artifacts ...
WEB1 day ago · The civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab region and then in 1922 at Mohenjo-daro (Mohenjodaro), near the Indus River in the Sindh (Sind) region. Both sites are in present-day Pakistan, in Punjab and Sindh provinces, respectively.
Indus River System with Map & Tributaries - Rivers Insight
WEBAug 25, 2024 · The Indus River spans roughly 3,180 kilometers (1,976 mi) in length, making it one of the longest rivers in Asia. It flows through Tibet, and China, and then enters India in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
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WEBFor about 500 miles (800 kilometers) the Indus flows through some of the world’s tallest mountains. It passes through northwestern India, the territory of Kashmir, and northern Pakistan. Much of the river’s water comes from the …
Indus Valley Civilization - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 7, 2020 · The Indus Valley Civilization was a cultural and political entity which flourished in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent between c. 7000 - c. 600 BCE. Its modern name derives from its location in the valley of the Indus River, but it is also commonly referred to as the Indus-Sarasvati Civilization and the Harrapan Civilization.
Indus River summary | Britannica
WEBIndus River, Trans-Himalayan river of southern Asia. It is one of the world’s longest rivers, with a length of 1,800 mi (2,900 km). Its annual average flow of 272 billion cu yd (207 billion cu m) is twice that of the Nile.
Indus River - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Indus is one of the few rivers in the world that exhibits a tidal bore. The Indus system is largely fed by the snows and glaciers of the Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalayan ranges of Tibet, Kashmir and Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Indus River - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Indus River is a river in Asia. It flows through Tibet, Kashmir and Pakistan. It is one of the main rivers of the Indo - Gangetic Plain. The river is 3180 km long. It is Pakistan's longest river and is a national symbol. [ 5 ]. The river has a total drainage area exceeding 1,165,000 km2 (450,000 sq mi).