How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the indian subcontinent

settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile for farming

Explanation:

Geography a affected the Indian subcontinent both politically,culturally,  physically, and religiously  

Explanation:

Geography have affected areas like languages and routes . Before now, the sea had a vital role in trading, and making contacts with  other countries.

Countries like  Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Nepal,  and Bangladesh are part of the Indian subcontinent as of today. The north is hub to a largely diverse area that is a part of  three of the world's great rivers like;  the Ganges,  the Brahmaputra, and  the Indus.  the main source that provide water for the three as mentioned above for  more than 1 billion people are The Himalayas.

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