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प्रश्न
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. In this context give:
Details of the Animals Seals, the Unicorn Seal, and the Pashupati-Seal.
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उत्तर
The Seals have been considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization, their importance is described below:
More than 2000 seals of different types have been discovered from the various sites. These are usually square or oblong and made of terracotta, steatite, or ivory. Some seals are engraved with the figures of animals the buffalo, bull, elephant, tiger, and antelope. The best engravings are those of the humped-bull, the buffalo, and the bison. Another figure shown on the Seals is that of the Unicorn with a single protruding horn. A particular object is placed in front of the unicorn, which may have some religious significance with ceremonial worship. The Pashupati-Seal depicts three-faced deity, seated in a yogic posture with a homed head-dress and surrounded by animals. Later excavations revealed two more seals of Shiva—one seal depicts a three-faced deity seated on a low dais; the other shows only one face with flowers springing from the head between the horns.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the main evidence to suggest that the Indus Valley people paid great importance to sanitation and health.
Mention the evidence which suggest that the Harappan people had trade relations with other countries.
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In metal
Mention the evidence which suggests that the Harappan people worshiped: The Mother Goddess
Mention the evidence which suggests that the Harappan people worshiped: The trees and animals.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Their Ornaments.
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of the Mother Goddess.
With reference to the religious belief of the Harappans, state the following:
Their belief in Mother Goddess.
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:

Why were the seals used?
