The first known settlements in ancient India were in the Indus River valley. There were farm- ing communities in this valley as early as 6500 B.C.E. By 5000 B.C.E., people also lived near the Ganges River. By 2500 B.C.E., there were walled settlements in the Indus River valley.
"The main reason why the author invents various citizens and residents of Verbonia is to "<span>to draw readers into the story of the city's life" among other things. </span>
