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What does the seal reveal about Harappan trade and religion? Mention the material used to make such seals.
Harappan Civilisation
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The seals reveal both the religious beliefs and trade activities of the Harappan people:
- Pashupati seal has been discovered from Mohenjodaro. This reveals that the Harappans believed in Pashupati Mahadev.
- Seals of Mother Goddess have also been discovered.
- The Harappans also believed in offering sacrifices to Mother Goddess.
- Numerous seals of Indian origin with Harappan script and humped bulls have been found at various Sumerian (or Mesopotamian) sites. This indicates that the Harappans traded goods with the Mesopotamians.
Seals are made up of materials like pottery, steatite, faience, ivory, etc.
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