Question Q.2DiscussGS1GS1
The Harappan civilization was a "technological powerhouse" that laid the foundation for sophisticated urban living in ancient South Asia. In light of this statement, discuss the key technological breakthroughs and contributions of this Bronze Age culture.
Introduction
Harappan civilisation was a bronze age culture in North and North-west India between 3300 - 1300 BC.
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Main Body
Key Technological Breakthrough and Contribution:
1Use of Metallurgy: creation of bronze cast, factory at Kalibangun.
2Storage system: Big granaries found at Mohenjodaro.
3Urban Planning: Divided city into upper citadel and lower city.
4Formation of seals: Terracota Seals.
5Sculpture Technology: Mother Goddess and Red Sandstone at Harappa.
6Systemised way of weights and measurements.
7Manufacturing of Toys, dices, makeup.
8Brick standardised: 4:2:1 ratio.
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Conclusion
Thus, the urban bronze age civilisation laid the foundation of the modern urbanisation.
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Diagram
Technological Powerhouse diagram showing branches to: Grid locked lanes, Metallurgy (Creating casts, factory at Kalibangun), Bricks (Baked and unbaked), Urban: used granaries, great baths.
- Good use of specific examples
- Clear diagram for visualization
- Specific dates provided
Topper
Gaurav Chopra
AIR 83
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Pre Vedic
Architecture
Writing Stats
99
Total words
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Paragraphs
Analytical and structured
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