introduction to religious and economic life of harappan people
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Economy of Indus valley civilization was purely agrarian in nature. The people of Indus valley were growing two crops a year, Kharif crops (Autumn crops) like cotton, mustard, sesame, etc. and Rabi crops (Winter crops) like wheat, barley, etc. Rice was known to Indus Valley people but it was not extensively cultivated.
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Indus civilization, also called Indus valley civilization or Harappan civilization, the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent. The nuclear dates of the civilization appear to be about 2500–1700 bce, though the southern sites may have lasted later into the 2nd millennium bce.
They worship the earth Goddess for fertile land. The people of Harappan were highly religious and they have deep faith in God. The symbols of Swastik and chakras are also found in Indus valley civilization which is the sign that the people used to worship Lord Shiva. Fire kunds have also been received from Kalibanga.
The significant features of Indus Valley civilization are personal cleanliness, town planning, construction of burnt-brick houses, ceramics, casting, forging of metals, manufacturing of cotton and woolen textiles. 3. Mohenjo-Daro people had finest bath facilities, drainage system, and knowledge of personal hygiene.