The desertification resulted in abandonment of numerous ancient human settlements along the banks of Saraswati. The Five Rivers of The Punjab Punjabi Names Jhelum Chenab Ravi Beas Sutlej Ancient Greek Names Hydaspes Acesines Hydraotes Hyphasis Hesidros Sanskrit Names Vitasta Ashkini Parushani Vipasa Shatadru           Geography of Himachal Pradesh