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Question
How do archaeologists know that cloth was used in the Harappan civilisation?
Solution
Actual pieces of cloth have been found in Mohenjodaro, attached to the lid of a silver vase and some copper objects. Spindle whorls have also been discovered, which were used to spin thread. This indicates cloth was used in the Harappan civilisation.
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