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
Harappan civilization is the beginning of history of Indian culture, a significant part of which is the seals and sealings.
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Main Body
Importance of seals and sealings:
(A) Socio-Economic life:
Eg.: Harappan seals found in Mesopotamia, Bahrain etc.
Eg.: Discovery of mathematical seals in Indus valley.
(B) Religious life:
Eg.: Pashupati seals.
Location of Harappan settlements in semi-arid areas:
Many Harappan settlements were found in semi-arid areas because: [continues on next page]
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Eg.: Lothal => first ancient maritime dockyard => connecting it to Mesopotamia and Dilmun.
Thus, planning and sustainable urbanization practices helped NC settlements to thrive in semi-arid areas.
Conclusion
Thus, planning and sustainable urbanization practices helped NC settlements to thrive in semi-arid areas.
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- Good categorization of seals by socio-economic and religious aspects
- Provides specific examples with locations
Ritika Chitlangia
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Pre Vedic
Harappan civilization and seals
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