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Rishul NeemaAIR 267

Question Q.2GS1GS1

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 characteristics underlying the Bronze Age culture.

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Introduction

Harappan civilization existed between 2500 BCE to 1600 BCE in the Indus valley region and marks the testament of technological brilliance.

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Main Body

Harappan civilization existed between 2500 BCE to 1600 BCE in the Indus valley region and marks the testament of technological brilliance.

Technological breakthroughs:

① Modern and extremely efficient drainage systemInterconnected & sustainable eg. Mohenjo-daro
② Exquisite urban planning90% of intersections and tiered model of urban cutsStreet AStreet B eg. Mohenjodaro
③ Beads and carnelian masonry adornmentensured production capacity and technology. eg. Rangpur

④ Lost wax technique of Bronze sulphate & Exquisite patterns & methodology eg. dancing girl from Mohenjodaro

⑤ Agricultural Achievementmodern plough Terracotta model eg. Kalibanganirrigated & ploughed fields at Chanudaro
⑥ Textiles and cotton fabric weavingnovel method of weaving eg.

⑦ Modern Roofyards & records of Navigation pushes eg. [illegible]

⑧ Effective Pottery designs and techniques, eg. NBPW

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Conclusion

The Indus valley civilization can be a potent source of urban planning in todays[illegible].

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  • Comprehensive coverage of technological aspects
  • Uses multiple case studies from different Harappan sites
  • Well-structured enumerated points
  • Connects to contemporary relevance

Topper

Rishul Neema

AIR 267

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Pre-history and Ancient Indian History

Pre Vedic

Harappan Civilization and Bronze Age Culture

Writing Stats

171

Total words

2

Paragraphs

analytical

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