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Wasim Ur RahmanAIR 157· 2025

Question Q.11GS1GS1

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.

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Introduction

Harappan civilization was a Bronze age civilization that flourished in Indus valley region readily its past doings (2300-1900 BCE). Seals from the civilization provides a window to history of the age.

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Harappan civilization was a Bronze age civilization that flourished in Indus valley region readily its past doings (2300-1900 BCE). Seals from the civilization provides a window to history of the age.

Importance of Seals & Sealings:

I. Reconstruction of socio-economic life

1Sealings were probably used as currency hence help in Harappan seals reconstructing trade links

(a) Harappan seal found from Mesopotamia

(b) Number of seals found from a location showcased economic prosperity

(c) Central as centre of trade.

2Standardized shape and weight of seals

II. Reconstruction of Religious Life

1Belief in supernatural is depicted

(a) Seals

(b) Belief in Female Goddesses could be deciphered.

2Seals as amulets were used to provide cosmic protection to the individual.

(Harappin settlements in semi-arid regions)

3Seals near burials indicate ritual story of the dead.
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  • Clear categorization of socio-economic vs religious functions
  • Provides specific examples like Mesopotamian seals
  • Connects seals to broader civilizational aspects

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Wasim Ur Rahman

AIR 1572025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Pre Vedic - Harappan Civilization

Seals and sealings in Harappan society

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