with reference to the source of information about the harappan civilisation describe the significance of each of the following?(a) great bath (b) seal (c) script
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(a)Great Bath-
*the construction of the great bath indicates that the art of building had reached a high degree of perfection at that time.
*the design of the great bath portrays the efficient planning in the structural features relating to water supply and sewage disposal
(b)Seals-
*The seals used by the harappans show their artistic skills.
*A great majority of seals comprise short inscription with pictures of the one horned bull, buffalo,tiger,goat, elephant etc.
*Harappan seals provide useful information about the script,trade, religion and beliefs of the Harappans.
*Seals of pasupati show believed in Shiva.
(c) Script-
*The Harappans used a script which is regarded as pictographic since its sign represent birds,fish and various of human form.
*The script is found inscribed on a number of seals,copper tools,rims of jars, copper and terracotta, tablets, jewellery and on an ancient signboard.
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