Question

“There were different views of archaeologists on the administration of Harappa.” Explain the statement with examples.

Answer 1

• Archaeologists hold varying opinions about Harappan administration because there is no clear evidence, such as royal palaces or inscriptions mentioning rulers.
• Some scholars argue that the Harappan civilisation had no rulers and functioned as an egalitarian society.
• Others believe that each major city, such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa, was governed by its own ruler.
• A third viewpoint suggests the presence of a single central authority, based on the uniformity seen in weights, bricks, and urban planning across different settlements.