Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.1.2 Indus Valley Civilisation

1.1.2.5 Harappan religion, society, seals and script

Harappan belief and society are read from seals, figurines and burials, since the script has not been deciphered and no temple or palace can be firmly identified.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
  • 4 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • mother goddess
  • Pashupati seal
  • proto-Shiva
  • fire altar
  • steatite seal
  • unicorn
  • script
  • boustrophedon
  • priest-king
  • Dancing Girl
  • burials

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Mains writingMains writing
  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

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