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प्रश्न
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Great Bath
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उत्तर
The Great Bath: The Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro is a massive structure which throws light on the life of the people and culture of the Harappan Civilisation :
- The construction of the Great Bath indicates that the art of building had reached a high degree of perfection at that time.
- The massive structure points out that there might have existed a ruling class that could mobilize labour, collect taxes, and builds such a huge structure for the public.
- Most of the scholars agree that the Great Bath might have been used for religious purposes. This indicates the importance attached to ceremonial bathing in sacred tanks, pools, and rivers since time immemorial. The design of the Great Bath portrays efficient planning in the structural features relating to water supply and sewage disposal.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the main evidence to suggest that the Indus Valley people paid great importance to sanitation and health.
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In stone
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Their Diet.
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of the Mother Goddess.
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of Shiva Pashupati.
With reference to art and sculpture of the Indus Valley people answer the following question:
How did Indus pottery reflect great variety?
With reference to the religious belief of the Harappans, state the following:
Worship of Nature.
Study the picture of the seal and answer the question that follows:
Of what material was these seals made?
Study the picture of the seal and answer the question that follows:
What do they reveal about the Harappans?
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. In this context give:
Reasons why the Seals are important.
