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Indus
Indus
proper noun
This term refers specifically to the geographic entity of the river and the historical region surrounding it. It is always capitalized as a proper noun, denoting a unique landmark and a cradle of ancient civilization.
In historical and archaeological contexts, it is frequently paired with "Valley" to describe the Indus Valley Civilization, referring to the Bronze Age society that flourished in the basin of the river.
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