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Class 12 History Book 1 Chapter 1 Bricks, Beads & Bones - Harappan Civilisation With Notes in Hindi

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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

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