History & Civics
Read the line given below and answer the question that follows:
"The discovery of lamp-posts at intervals reveals the existence of street-lighting."
(a) What does the presence of lamp-posts indicate about Harappan cities?
(b) Name two other public facilities provided in Harappan cities.
Related Questions
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
"Although the script remains undeciphered, there is widespread consensus on the direction of writing in the script. Barring a few exceptions, the writing direction is predominantly right to left (i.e., left to right in seals and right to left in the impressions)."
(Source: https://www.harappa.com/sites/defau/t/files/pdf/The-/ndus-Script.pdf)(a) What is the primary medium where Harappan script is found?
(b) Why is the Harappan script significant in understanding their culture?
What were the two main divisions of a Harappan city?
Why is the grid-patterned layout of Harappan cities considered a pioneering achievement in urban planning?
What does the seal reveal about Harappan trade and religion? Mention the material used to make such seals.