The first urban society to develop in India is found in what region of the subcontinent?

The first urban society in India, known as the Indus Valley Civilization, developed in the northwestern region of the subcontinent, primarily in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Key urban centers such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro exemplify the advanced urban planning and architecture of this civilization. This society thrived around 2500 BCE and is notable for its sophisticated drainage systems, granaries, and trade networks.