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Actually the term engineering is defined as the creative application of the scientific principles which are used to design and  develop the various objects like structures, machines, apparatus or the different manufacturing processes.

The starting step for engineering is done in the ancient times but it's names are given in modern times 

The foremost beginning of engineering in our country can be dated back to pre-historic times. Firstly the Solar drying which is an agricultural commodities and it is introduced in the period of 6,000 BCE. Researchers found the evidences or proofs of engineering in Indus Valley Civilization which are in the times of 4th millennium BCE.

The various types of engineering such as Irrigation engineering,Transportation engineering are started during those periods.

During the period between 3000 BCE - 1500 BCE, the various urban cities are developed and included with advanced developments for that time like brick houses, drainage systems, water harvesting  methods, various sanitation systems, etc.

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