Throw light upon the importance of seals and sealings in the reconstruction of socio-economic and religious life of the Harappan people. Also, explain why many of the known Harappan settlements are in semi-arid regions.
Introduction
Seals and sealings have been unique aspects of Harappan people.
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Importance of seals and sealings. In reconstruction of socio-economic life: Harappan seals found in West Asia showing prevalent trade between them. Harappan scale perhaps represent prevalent guide at that time. In reconstruction of religious life: Pashupati seal shows
Indicative of origin of Hinduism (perhaps), worship of cult figure. Many seals associated with women figurine showing cult of Mother Goddess. Symbols on seals are associated with Harappan scripts (proto-Vedic). Reasons for Harappan settlements in semi-arid regions: 1. Market based hence transportation easies. 2. Trade with West Asia easier at it was measure. 3. Rivers valley like Indus, Bhaghra, etc. through this region. 4. Presence of IVC like Mehargarh in this region which supported its growth.
Conclusion
Hence, Harappan settlements were fully fledged town settlement with great technical and socio-cultural advancements.
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- Clear structure with two main themes
- References specific seals and their significance
- Mentions trade evidence (seals in West Asia)
Ankit Rauchan
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art
Harappan civilization seals and sealings
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