Discuss the evidence of craft production in early historic cities. In what ways is this different from the evidence from Harappan cities?

Solution

Unlike Harappan civilization archaeologist were able to gather different varieties of artefacts, they are as follows:

(i) Evidence of bowls and dishes of very fine type of pottery with a glossy finish were found. These pottery is known as the Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). These fine earthern pottery was probably used by rich people in towns.

(iii) In early cities ornaments, tools, weapons, vessels, figurines, made of a wide range of materials such as gold, silver, copper, bronze, glass, shell and terracotta were also found. Moreover here we find the usage of iron in abundance.

Differences:

(i) Most importantly, evidence of material artefatcs is abundant, and we find that unlike Harappan civilization material used to make crafts are varied. And there is fine production of pottery with glossy finish which we do not find in Harappan civilization.

(ii) There are artefacts and crafts made in iron, the metal which was not know during bronze age Harappan civilization.

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Discuss the evidence of craft production in early historic cities. In what ways is this different from the evidence from Harappan cities?

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Describe the salient features of Mahajanapadas.

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This is a statement made by one of the best-known epigraphists of the twentieth century, D.C. Sircar: “There is no aspect of life, culture and activities of the Indians that is not reflected in inscriptions”. Discuss.

Discuss the notions of kingship that developed in the post-Mauryan period.

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Compare Maps 1 and 2, and list the Mahajanapadas that may have been included in the Mauryan Empire. Are any Asokan inscriptions found in these areas?

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