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हड़प्पा सभ्यता को किस अन्य नाम से भी जाना जाता है?
हड़प्पा सभ्यता को किस अन्य नाम से भी जाना जाता है?
किस समयावधि में हड़प्पा सभ्यता की उन्नति हुई थी?
किस समयावधि में हड़प्पा सभ्यता की उन्नति हुई थी?
हड़प्पा सभ्यता के शहरों में कौन-कौन सुविधाएं थीं?
हड़प्पा सभ्यता के शहरों में कौन-कौन सुविधाएं थीं?
किस कारण से हड़प्पा सभ्यता का पतन हुआ?
किस कारण से हड़प्पा सभ्यता का पतन हुआ?
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हड़प्पा सभ्यता की प्रमुख विशेषता क्या थी?
हड़प्पा सभ्यता की प्रमुख विशेषता क्या थी?
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हडप्पा सभ्यता के लोग कौन-कौन सी मानव गतिविधियों में प्रवृत्त थे?
हडप्पा सभ्यता के लोग कौन-कौन सी मानव गतिविधियों में प्रवृत्त थे?
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हडप्पा सभ्यता में समुद्री जल संचार के लिए क्या उपकरण प्रयोग किए जाते थे?
हडप्पा सभ्यता में समुद्री जल संचार के लिए क्या उपकरण प्रयोग किए जाते थे?
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हडप्पा सभ्यता के लोगों का कौन-सा कौशलिक कार्य महत्वपूर्ण था?
हडप्पा सभ्यता के लोगों का कौन-सा कौशलिक कार्य महत्वपूर्ण था?
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हडप्पा सभ्यता की एक महत्वपूर्न रहस्््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््् है?
हडप्पा सभ्यता की एक महत्वपूर्न रहस्््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््् है?
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'हस्ताक्षर' का प्रमुख प्रकार होता है?
'हस्ताक्षर' का प्रमुख प्रकार होता है?
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गुप्त साम्राज्य की अर्थव्यवस्था में क्या एक प्रमुख मोहरा था?
गुप्त साम्राज्य की अर्थव्यवस्था में क्या एक प्रमुख मोहरा था?
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किस वस्त्र को गुप्त सम्राटों के बीच चलने वाले मुख्य व्यापारिक सामान में से एक माना जाता था?
किस वस्त्र को गुप्त सम्राटों के बीच चलने वाले मुख्य व्यापारिक सामान में से एक माना जाता था?
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गुप्त सम्राटों के समय में कौन-कौन से महंगे वस्त्र भारत में आते थे?
गुप्त सम्राटों के समय में कौन-कौन से महंगे वस्त्र भारत में आते थे?
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किस महंगे वस्त्र को गुप्त सम्राट समय में महत्वपूर्न मानते थे?
किस महंगे वस्त्र को गुप्त सम्राट समय में महत्वपूर्न मानते थे?
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'सोने, हीरे, मोतियों' के साथ किसका हस्तंतरण किया जाता था गुप्त सम्राटों के समय में?
'सोने, हीरे, मोतियों' के साथ किसका हस्तंतरण किया जाता था गुप्त सम्राटों के समय में?
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गुप्त साम्राज्य की कृषि अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए किस विशेषता का उल्लेख नहीं हुआ है?
गुप्त साम्राज्य की कृषि अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए किस विशेषता का उल्लेख नहीं हुआ है?
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कौन-कौन सा उद्योग गुप्तकाल में महत्वपूर्ण था?
कौन-कौन सा उद्योग गुप्तकाल में महत्वपूर्ण था?
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मुद्रा और कर संहिता के क्रमश: किस क्षेत्र पर महत्वपूर्ण समर्थन प्रदान करते थे?
मुद्रा और कर संहिता के क्रमश: किस क्षेत्र पर महत्वपूर्ण समर्थन प्रदान करते थे?
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किस शहर में कपास की उत्पादन होता था?
किस शहर में कपास की उत्पादन होता था?
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किस उत्पादन के लिए गुप्त सम्राज्य की वस्त्रों की प्रसिद्धि होती थी?
किस उत्पादन के लिए गुप्त सम्राज्य की वस्त्रों की प्रसिद्धि होती थी?
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Study Notes
The Harappan Civilization: A Timeless Tale of Ancient India
The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, was a remarkable and mystifying culture that flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE, encompassing vast regions of modern-day Pakistan, northwestern India, and parts of Afghanistan. This sophisticated urban society laid the groundwork for many of the historical milestones that would shape the Indus region and, eventually, the Indian subcontinent.
A Brief History
At its peak, the Harappan civilization boasted a network of well-planned cities, some of which were extremely large compared to the contemporaneous urban centers that existed elsewhere. The cities were meticulously planned, with wide, straight streets, drainage systems, and public baths. The Harappan people were skilled craftsmen and traders, and their civilization was known for its standardized weights and measures, seals and sealings, and artistic flourishes.
Around 1900 BCE, the Harappan civilization began to decline. Some theories suggest that changes in climate, natural disasters, or even migration could have contributed to this decline. Regardless of the cause, the Harappan people left behind a rich and fascinating legacy that captivates scholars to this day.
Harappan Cities and Architecture
The most prominent feature of Harappan cities was their grid-like street layouts and impressive architecture. Mohenjo-Daro, one of the most renowned cities, was a metropolis with an elaborate drainage system, baths, and large, multistory buildings. Harappan communities constructed buildings with baked bricks and used stone and wood for structural elements.
Harappan Trade and Craftsmanship
The Harappan civilization was highly advanced in terms of trade and craftsmanship. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a vast network of trade routes that spanned much of the subcontinent. Harappan people traded in goods such as semi-precious stones, cotton textiles, and metals, including copper, bronze, and even gold.
Harappan craftsmen were skilled in producing pottery, jewelry, and intricate seals. These seals, made of steatite or clay, were used to mark goods and were often engraved with symbols that may have represented phonetic sounds or ideograms.
Harappan Script
One of the most intriguing mysteries of the Harappan civilization is its elaborate script, which remains largely uninterpreted. The script, found extensively throughout the Harappan cities, differs from the alphabets of later Indian civilizations. Despite the efforts of generations of scholars, the exact meaning of Harappan script remains a mystery.
Cultural Continuity
The Harappan civilization has left significant cultural legacies that continue to shape the Indian subcontinent. Many of the traits that are unique to the region, such as the use of seals and the practice of burying the dead, have roots in the Harappan era. The Harappan people also introduced a standardized system of weights and measures that would become the basis for the Indian metric system.
A Fascinating Enigma
To this day, the Harappan civilization remains a fascinating enigma that continues to captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike. The sophistication and artistry of their cities, the intricate design of their seals, and the mystery of their script leave a tangible impression of a vibrant, advanced, and artistic society. As we learn more about this ancient culture, the Harappan civilization offers a unique window into the history and evolution of the greater Indus region. do not contain information relevant to Harappan civilization.
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Test your knowledge about the remarkable Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished in ancient India between 2600 and 1900 BCE. Explore topics such as urban planning, trade networks, craftsman
