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How did the annual monsoons influence development in the Indus River Valley?

Flooding encouraged settlers to explore other regions to develop into cities.
Flooding prevented the Aryans from traveling through the Himalayan Mountains.
Flooding removed rich soil, preventing necessary crops from being grown.
Flooding deposited rich soil, allowing surplus crops to support settlements.

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Flooding deposited rich soil, allowing surplus crops to support settlements.

Seasonal monsoon rains caused rivers to flood and leave nutrient-rich silt on the plains, making agriculture productive. That surplus food supported population growth, craft specialization, and the rise of cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.