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Question
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Cemeteries
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Solution
Cemeteries: Cemeteries throw light on the burial practices of the people. The burial practices and the objects found in the graves reveal many aspects like their religious beliefs, customs, economic position, social hierarchy, and whether the people died due to an invasion or a natural calamity.
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