Question 12Answer in 250 wordsGS1GS1
How did the enduring legacy of the Harappan Civilization leave a mark on the evolution of Indian culture, even after its sudden decline?
Introduction
Harappan Civilization was one of the oldest civilizations and had deep impacts on what we know as Indian culture today.
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Main Body
Enduring legacy of Harappan Civilization:
1Use of amulets to ward off evil.
2Dancing girl at Mohenjodaro symbolise dance as a form of entertainment.
3Great Bath at Mohenjodaro symbolises the religious value attached to water
4Vow based religion was followed
5Urban infrastructure- roads cutting at right angles, marbles on sewage system.
6Terracotta based toys and games like Ludo.
7Use of pottery for storing liquor.
8Presence of inequality - western citadel
9Dual burial symbolising belief on life after death.
Sudden declineEarthquakeAcceptable / changing course of Saraswati (Probable reasons)forest fire conquest
Evolution of Indian culture- a legacy of Harappan civilization
Religious ideas:
1Yogi Yogic done, but was furthered by temple architecture
2Pashupati seal found there is often termed as Proto Shiva -> Shiva still worshipped
3Amulets use in warding off evil still site
Economic Ideas:
1Seals were used then for international trade, money used now.
2Foodgrain surplus and granaries with all duct symbolic Indian prosperity
3Pottery, terracotta figures still made in India.
Urban Infrastructure:
1Roads cutting at right angles and marbles => respect for cleanliness
2Use of burnt bricks => still used.
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Conclusion
Thus, Harappan civilization was the bedrock on which new civilization of India developed and brought in technological advancement.
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- Covers multiple aspects of Harappan legacy
- Uses specific examples from archaeological sites
- Touches on religious, cultural, and infrastructural aspects
Topper
Medha Anand
AIR 13
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art
Harappan Civilization legacy
Writing Stats
240
Total words
6
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