5 Questions
What was the purpose of establishing settlements like Nageshwar and Balakot?
To acquire shell for craft production
Which area was known for being near the best source of lapis lazuli?
Shortughai, Afghanistan
What raw materials were available near the settlement of Lothal?
Carnelian, steatite, and metal
What is the significance of the occasional finds of Harappan artefacts in areas like Khetri region of Rajasthan?
Indications of contact with local communities
What evidence exists in the Khetri area for a culture distinct from the Harappans?
Distinctive non-Harappan pottery and an unusual wealth of copper objects
Test your knowledge about the Harappan civilization's procurement of materials for craft production, including their strategic establishment of settlements near sources of valuable materials like lapis lazuli and carnelian.
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