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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the following:
Seals of the Indus Valley
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उत्तर
More than 2,000 seals have been unearthed from various sites. They are generally small, flat, rectangular or square in shape and made of clay, soapstone, and copper. They are skillfully carved with figures of humans and animals such as the unicorn, humped bull, goat, tiger, elephant, etc. These seals were probably used by merchants and traders to stamp goods.
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Answer the following question?
What were the probable causes which could have brought about an abrupt end to the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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Answer the following question in a few sentences.
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Write a short note on the following:
Ziggurat
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What is mummy? How was a body mummified?
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