Alamgirpur is an archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization located in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, India, serving as the easternmost known site of the civilization. It is situated on the banks of the Hindon River (a tributary of the Yamuna) in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab, approximately 25 km west of Meerut.
The site was first partially excavated in 1958 and 1959 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), with initial findings by Y.D. Sharma in 1959 revealing Harappan culture. The excavation uncovered four cultural periods, with the earliest dating from 2600 to 2200 BC, characterized by kiln-burnt bricks of specific dimensions and artifacts like terracotta figurines, faience bangles, and painted grey ware.
Key facts about the site include:
Local Name: Known as Parshuram ka Khera (Parshuram's Mound) by locals.
Dimensions: The ancient mound measures roughly 60 meters east-to-west and 50 meters north-to-south with an average elevation of 6 meters.
Significance: Its discovery expanded the known horizon of the Indus Valley Civilization in the eastern direction of India.
Re-excavation: A 2008 re-excavation challenged previous timelines, suggesting the site may have been occupied during the Mature Harappan phase rather than just the Late Harappan period