The mature period of the Indus Valley Civilisation that lasted from 2600–1900 BCE and was preceded by the Early Harappan Phase and followed by the Late Harappan Phase. The period is marked by sculptures, seals, jewellery, pottery and human figurines made using bronze, terracotta and gold in large urban centres such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and Lothal.
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