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प्रश्न
State any two causes that led to the decline of the Harappan Civilisation.
उत्तर
(a) Deforestation: Enormous quantity of wood was used in the first civilisation to produce bronze. Jewellry was also made of wood. Wood was needed to bake bricks, pottery, stoneware and to make boats and furniture. These activities lead to deforestation resulting in changes in the climate.
(b) Earthquake: Earthquakes caused changes in the course of the Indus river which led to the inundation of the hinterland of Mohenjo-Daro
संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did the Indus Valley Civilization come to be known as Harappan Civilization?
Mention any two important centres of the Indus Valley Civilization.
What are the two different types of buildings that were unearthed at the various Industries?
State the probable period of the existence of the Indus Valley Civilization.
With reference to the art and craft of the Harappan people, explain their achievements in the following fields:
The Art of Carving.
What is meant by the term, 'Civilisation'?
By whom was the city of Mohenjo-Daro discovered?
Who discovered the city of Harappa?
State two features of the trade in the Indus Valley Civilisation.
With reference to public buildings of Harappan Civilisation, answer the following question:
How were the granaries built and what was their importance?
