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प्रश्न
State any two causes that led to the decline of the Harappan Civilisation.
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उत्तर
(a) Deforestation: Enormous quantity of wood was used in the first civilisation to produce bronze. Jewellry was also made of wood. Wood was needed to bake bricks, pottery, stoneware and to make boats and furniture. These activities lead to deforestation resulting in changes in the climate.
(b) Earthquake: Earthquakes caused changes in the course of the Indus river which led to the inundation of the hinterland of Mohenjo-Daro
संबंधित प्रश्न
What evidence has been found to suggest that the Harappan people were familiar with the art of writing?
Mention any two features to suggest that the Harappan people enjoyed a higher standard of civic amenities than those of Mesopotamia.
Harappan Civilization was a highly developed urban civilization. Discuss the significant features of this Civilization with reference to: The Dwelling Houses.
India is well-known for its deep-rooted tradition in arts and crafts. Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
The Harappan Pottery
India is well-known for its deep-rooted tradition in arts and crafts. Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
Harappan Metal-craft.
What is known as Bronze Age Civilisations?
By whom was the city of Mohenjo-Daro discovered?
What types of weights and measures did the Indus people use?
How do we say that the Harappan people had certain religious beliefs?
Name any three animals worshiped by the Harappans.
