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Question
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Script
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Solution
Script: The Harappans used a script which is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, and varieties of the human form. The number of signs of Harappan script is known to be between 375 and 400. The script is found inscribed on a number of seals, copper tools, rims of jars, copper and terra-cotta tablets, jewelry and on an ancient signboard
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