Question

Explain the strategies adopted by Harappans to procure raw material for their craft production.

Answer 1

Harappans' methods for obtaining the raw materials needed to make crafts:

1. By settling in areas with access to raw materials, such as shotughai for lapis lazuli, carnelian from Lothal, Nageshwar and Balakot for shells, etc.
2. Sending expeditions and establishing contact with areas like south India (gold) and Khetri (copper) was another strategy.
3. The discovery of Harrapan artifacts in various sections of Mesopotamia and Mesopotamian literature mentioning the Harappa are clear indications of trade with other places, such as copper from Oman.