Question Q.2DiscussGS1GS1
The Harappan civilization was a 'technological powerhouse' that laid the foundation for sophisticated urban living in ancient South Asia. In light of this statement, discuss the key technological breakthroughs of the Indus Valley/Harappa Age culture.
Main Body
The mature Harappan civilization phase (circa 3300-1800 BCE) provided such technological inputs.
The technological inputs -
1city model - citadel (upper areas) and commoners (lower level)
2cross-cross drainage - at 90°, providing seamless flow of drainage
3privacy - windows not facing the exit
4Open house with verandah - and separate quarter for servants
5use of burnt brick → stability and security to modern construction
6Grain storage - ideas like centralised storage (FCT silos)
7Great bath in Mahenjodaro → inputs for modern day swimming architecture (including Olympics)
8usage of pottery and ornaments → process beauty cum technological prowess
9trade routes including ports in Lothal → trade and ship construction
10Mining, casting → [?] Khetri mines of Rajasthan plasna lost wax technique of sculpture making
Harappan civilization was marked by all essentials of modern urban architecture despite being the ancient civilization.
— Rishabh Yadav · AIR 132
149 words3 paragraphs
Diagram
Small diagram showing city model layout with citadel and commoners' area
- Organized enumeration of technological features
- Specific details like 90° drainage angle
- Connects technology to urban planning
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Topper
Rishabh Yadav
AIR 132
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Pre Vedic
Harappan Civilization
Writing Stats
149
Total words
3
Paragraphs
formal, structured
Tone