Scholars such as Wheeler and Marshall laid the foundation for early interpretations of the Indus Valley, although some ideas have been revised or disputed over time.
Allelui is associated with Origins of a Civilisation (A-IV), Wheeler with Harappa 1946 (B-III), Marshall is known for his work Mohenjodaro and the Indus Civilisation (C-I), and Dales for Mythical Massacre at Mohenjodaro (D-II). These works reflect the evolving views in archaeological research, with Dales' theory of a "massacre" at Mohenjodaro later being criticized and debunked.