Question Q.11Throw light upon and explainGS1GS1
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
Seals and sealings are small square shaped tiles of roughly 2" x 2" (2 inch x 2 inch) carved in intaglio style (engraved).
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Main Body
Their importance in reconstructing:
(I) Social life
1Social stratification: as seals found in citadel away from those in homes → Proved possible class structure
2Social living preferences: Some seals reflect communal living → Figures sitting around a guest bath
(II) Economic life
1Agricultural practices as seals have farming toys on them
2Availability of seals from mesopotamia → Trade with other civilisations
(III) Religious life
1Possible material worship? Proto-Shiva seal
2Seals found near fine altars signal possible idolatry!
Location in semi-arid regions:
1Development of a sophisticated water harvesting system (Ex: Dholuavira)
kathi harvesting system (Ex: Dholavira)
2Possibility of river or inlet hosting changed course over time (Ex: Loftel on banks of Bhaygara which has now dried out)
3Stationing near trade outpost as Harappan engaged in trade (Ex: shortfall in trans-Afghan border)
4Mastery over grain storage and possible water shortage tolerant grain cultivation
The National maritime heritage complex coming up at Loftel will open further mysteries about the great civilization.
— BHAVESH JALPAN · AIR 128
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Conclusion
The National maritime heritage complex coming up at Loftel will open further mysteries about the great civilization.
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- Clear technical description of seals and sealings
- Systematic three-part structure (social, economic, religious)
- Specific examples (Proto-Shiva seal, Dholuavira)
- Evidence-based reasoning
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Topper
BHAVESH JALPAN
AIR 1282024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Sculpture
Harappan seals and semi-arid settlements
Writing Stats
208
Total words
6
Paragraphs
Descriptive and analytical
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