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13711
In which modern-day country is the Indus Valley site of Shortugai located?
Shortugai was a trading outpost of the Indus Valley Civilization located in northern Afghanistan. It was established near the Oxus River, primarily to access lapis lazuli mines in the region.
13712
Who is credited with the very first discovery of Harappan artifacts, specifically seals, in the 19th century?
Sir Alexander Cunningham, a British archaeologist, discovered Harappan seals during excavations in 1872. However, the full significance of the civilization was not realized until the 1920s.
13713
Which archaeologist is specifically associated with the detailed study and excavation of the Harappan Civilization, particularly Mohenjo-daro?
Pandit Madho Sarup Vats was a key figure in the excavation of Mohenjo-daro, supervising work there from 1924. He later served as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India.
13714
Which Harappan site is famous for housing an artificial dockyard?
Lothal, located in Gujarat, features the world's earliest known artificial dock. It connected the city to the Sabarmati river, serving as a vital trade port for commerce with the Arabian Sea region.
13715
Which animal is not depicted in the terracotta figurines discovered at Indus Valley sites?
While bulls are frequently depicted on seals and in terracotta, the cow is notably absent from Indus Valley art. The cow became a prominent symbol of sanctity later during the Vedic culture.
13716
What was the primary characteristic of the Harappan economy?
The Harappan economy is characterized as urban because its major centers were sophisticated cities supported by trade and craft. While agriculture was the backbone, the civilization is defined by its urbanization and external trade networks.
13717
Which of these deities or figures was not part of the religious worship in the Indus Valley Civilization?
The concept of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh) is a later development in Hinduism. The Indus people worshipped the Mother Goddess, a Proto-Shiva (Pashupati), and elements of nature like trees and animals.
13718
Which distinct metal was notably absent from the archaeological findings of the Harappan civilization?
The Harappan people utilized gold, silver, and copper extensively, but they did not have knowledge of iron. The Iron Age in the Indian subcontinent began much later, during the Vedic period.
13719
To which historical epoch does the flourishing period of the Indus Valley Civilization belong?
The civilization flourished during the Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone) age and the Bronze Age. This period is characterized by the use of copper and bronze for tools and weapons, succeeding the Neolithic era.
13720
Following the partition of India, which Indian state has yielded the highest number of Harappan sites?
Post-1947, extensive archaeological surveys in India discovered that Gujarat contains the largest concentration of Harappan settlements. notable sites include Lothal, Dholavira, and Rangpur.
