History & Civics
Answer
Two features of the religion of the Harappan people are:
- Numerous clay figures of a female deity have been found. This was probably the Mother Goddess. A three-faced figure, seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by various animals, is engraved on some seals. Some historians believe it to be an earlier form of Pashupati (Lord Shiva). Hence, it is evident that the Harappan people believed in Mother Goddess and Pashupati.
- The people of Harappa believed in life after death. This is evident from the fact that excavated graves contain pottery, jewellery and other articles, which they thought would be needed in the afterlife.
Related Questions
Excavations at various sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation showcase elaborately planned cities and a thriving economy. In this context, answer the following questions:
- State four salient features of town planning in Harappan times.
- What do you know about agriculture in the Harappan times?
- How were metals used by the Harappan people?
- Write a note on trade conducted by the Harappan people.
What were the ornaments used by the Harappan people?
What do you know about the Harappan script?
State three causes for the decline of the Harappan Civilisation.