Question of Decline of Indus Valley Civilization
Question of Decline of Indus Valley CivilizationDecline set in around 1900 BC and after 1700 BC, little remained in Harappan civilization However, it did not come to an abrupt...
[ read more ]Indus Valley: Critical Analyses
Indus Valley: Critical AnalysesComparison of Indus Valley and Mesopotamian CivilizationBoth Indus Valley and Mesopotamia are oldest civilizations of the world Both traded with each other The key comparisons of...
[ read more ]MetallurgyThese people were aware of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Bronze and Tin but did not know much about Iron Copper was the most widely used metal Ganeshwar in Sikar...
[ read more ]TransportationThe carts and chariots were means of transport For sea trade big boats were there to serve the purposeRelations with Other civilizationsIndus Valley people had established trade relations other...
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EconomyThe economy was based upon agriculture as well as trade Commerce was important and there were links from overseas placesAgricultureThe agriculture was in flourishing condition which was due to...
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Sports and Entertainments:The large number of terracotta figurines and toys such as cart, bull, elephant, monkeys, chariots; whistles etc indicate that the children entertained themselves There are no clear...
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TalismanOn a seal is depicted a six-rayed motif which may signify the sun Swastiks and cross signs were harbingers of good luck A shell inlay, shaped like a heart,...
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Linga WorshipStone symbols of both male and female sex organs have been found which gives in indication that Phallus or Linga worship was in practiceTree Worship and other ritualsThe...
[ read more ]Life at Indus Valley Civilization
Life at Indus Valley Civilization Most knowledge about the life at Indus Valley comes from the remains of the cities of Harappa and Mohen-Jo Daro Important aspects of social,...
[ read more ]Salient Common Features of Entire Civilization
Salient Common Features of Entire CivilizationThe common features of all the Indus valley civilizations are as follows:A common script which remains undeciphered so farProper Town planning in all Indus...
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