Many scholars believe that the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization was caused by climate change. Some experts believe the drying of the Saraswati River, which began around 1900 BCE, was the main cause for climate change, while others conclude that a great flood struck the area.
According to another theory by British archaeologist Mortimer Wheeler, a nomadic, Indo-European tribe, called the Aryans, suddenly overwhelmed and conquered the Indus River Valley.
took place at sea where the armed gangs would board merchant ships. These ships were ransacked of their men. Began capturing American ships that traded w/ the French, also stopped American merchant ships. and forced their crew into the British Navy.