The Saraswati River: How Tectonics and Drought Erased the Lifeblood of the Indus Civilization

Forget Atlantis. Before the Pyramids, before Rome, one of the world’s mightiest empires—the ancestor of modern India—was powered by a colossal, holy river called the Saraswati (Pronounced: Suh-RUH-swah-tee). Then, it simply disappeared. Vanished. What force of nature was powerful enough to erase a river more revered than the Ganges? The answer is a stunning blend of ancient scripture, desert whispers, and modern satellite science. Get ready to play historical detective.
A Royal Coronation: The Ganges on the Thames

Imagine sailing across the vast ocean, carrying a sacred cargo that could cleanse sins and grant salvation. That’s exactly what Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II did in 1902. But why would a powerful Indian ruler embark on such an extraordinary journey? The answer lies in a river that flows through the heart of India: the Ganges.