Lost Kingdoms: The Epic Mystery of Mohenjo-Daro

Between 2500 and 2100 B.C., in what is now Pakistan's Indus Valley, a civilization flourished that rivaled those of Mesopotamia and Egypt in grandeur.

The Indus civilization, nurtured along the namesake river, showcased advanced urban designs, as evidenced by impressive cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Each of these urban centers housed over 50,000 people, marking them as some of the largest known cities of the ancient world. It wasn't until 1944 that Sir Mortimer Wheeler's efforts began to reveal the true magnificence of these cities.

Wheeler's excavations at Mohenjo-Daro illuminated the sophisticated urban planning and infrastructure of this ancient city. His discoveries uncovered intricately planned streets, advanced drainage systems, and well-structured residential areas, offering essential insights into the daily life and social organization of the Indus Valley Civilization. Alongside these findings, a wealth of artifacts, including pottery, seals, and sculptures, unveiled the artistic and cultural accomplishments of this civilization.

However, Mohenjo-Daro's sudden disappearance remains a perplexing mystery. Despite its status as one of the major settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization, the reasons for its abrupt abandonment are still debated. Scholars propose theories of devastating floods from the Indus River or invasions by Aryan tribes.

What truly transpired at Mohenjo-Daro? Ancient texts, including the Rigveda, suggest that Aryan invaders, led by the god Indra, inflicted destruction upon the city. Evidence of burn marks at Mohenjo-Daro hints at the possibility of warfare, as these mythological accounts point to a widespread conflict.

2000 B.C. Atomic Destruction: A New Perspective

English researcher David William Davenport and numerous scholars suggest that ancient texts such as the Mahabharata and Rigveda contain accounts of advanced weaponry reminiscent of modern nuclear devices. These weapons, reportedly delivered by flying machines known as Vimana, are depicted as causing extensive destruction, described in terms startlingly similar to contemporary nuclear events.

In his work “2000 B.C. Atomic Destruction,” Davenport proposed that ancient Sanskrit texts document encounters with extraterrestrial beings wielding advanced technologies, influencing historical events and engaging in fierce battles that led to the devastation of Mohenjo-Daro 4,000 years ago.

Davenport's quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding Mohenjo-Daro took him across India and Pakistan, seeking evidence of a city obliterated by a "divine" weapon, as recounted in the Mahabharata:

“…a single projectile charged with all the power of the Universe. An incandescent column of smoke and fire, as brilliant as ten thousand suns, rose in its entire splendor. It was the unknown weapon, the Iron Thunderbolt, a gigantic messenger of death which reduced to ashes the entire race of the Vrishnis and Andhakas…”

During his explorations, Davenport collected samples of rocks, pottery, and jewelry that appeared fused and vitrified. The skeletal remains he uncovered showed signs of calcination, as if subjected to extreme heat. Such findings cannot easily be explained by natural occurrences or human actions, suggesting a possible catastrophic event at Mohenjo-Daro over 4,000 years ago.

Artifacts analyzed by the CNR of Rome exhibited vitrification consistent with temperatures around 1500 degrees Celsius. This phenomenon, unexplained by natural events or the weaponry of the time, supports the hypothesis of an extraordinary incident.

Further investigations into Mohenjo-Daro's charred ruins suggest a powerful shockwave followed by rapid cooling, potentially linked to a significant explosion. Despite various attempts to rationalize these findings, the scale of the debris and the mysteries surrounding their formation leave little room for alternative explanations.

Researchers have conducted environmental analyses for radioactivity at various locations in Mohenjo-Daro, but none have yielded positive results. If a nuclear explosion had indeed occurred, traces of contamination should have been detectable after 4,000 years. Thus, while evidence for a heatwave exists, the absence of radiation raises questions.

Is it possible that an immensely powerful yet non-radioactive weapon caused the destruction? This intriguing hypothesis merits exploration.

Tejas Astras: Ancient Weapons of Destruction

Davenport's writings also delve into tales from the Ramayana, potentially revealing the events leading to Mohenjo-Daro's downfall. The narrative recounts the destruction of the Kingdom of Danda, believed to be aligned with the mythical city of Lanka, situated on an island along the ancient Indus River.

As per the Ramayana, King Danda's violent actions against a divine sage's daughter provoked the god Indra to unleash a devastating weapon, heralding a catastrophic dust storm that would eradicate all life within a week.

Could Lord Indra have wielded Tejas Astras? Ancient Indian texts speak of weapons resembling atomic explosions, specifically “energy” weapons called “tejas Astras,” utilized by deities in their battles, exhibiting effects akin to nuclear detonations. For instance, the Agneya Astra, described in Hindu sacred texts, appears to mirror the effects noted by Davenport: a weapon capable of generating intense heat sufficient to melt stone.

While Davenport's theories are audacious and contentious, they invite further investigation. Unfortunately, his research was cut short, leaving many questions unanswered.

As the Mahabharata states:

“We beheld in the sky what appeared to us to be a mass of scarlet cloud resembling the fierce flames of a blazing fire. From that mass, many blazing missiles flashed, and tremendous roars, like the noise of a thousand drums beaten at once. And from it fell many weapons winged with gold and thousands of thunderbolts, with loud explosions, and many hundreds of fiery wheels.”