Summary of Class 12 History Book 1 Chapter 1 Bricks, Beads & Bones - Harappan Civilisation With Notes in Hindi
Introduction to the Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization
- Discovery of the civilization in 1920, with excavations in Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
- Description of town planning in Harappan cities, with a focus on the Upper Town and Lower Town
- Subsistence and agriculture practices, including crop cultivation and animal husbandry
- craft production, including seals, jewelry, beads, and terracotta items
- Trading practices and evidence of trade with other civilizations
- Unsuccessful attempts to decode the Harappan script, leading to limited understanding of their religion
- Social structure, burial practices, and decline of the civilization theories, including invasion and climate change
- Challenges in understanding the civilization without deciphering the script
Speakers/sources
- Not specified in the subtitles.
Notable Quotes
— 14:09 — « Traders and artisans used to wear normal cotton clothes but did not wear jewelry. »
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