Write a note on the religion and trade of the Indus valley Civilization
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The Indus Valley religion is polytheistic and is made up of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
There are many seals to support the evidence of the Indus Valley Gods. Some seals show animals which resemble the two gods, Shiva and Rudra. Other seals depict a tree which the Indus Valley believed to be the tree of life. The tree was guarded by a spirit to keep the evil forces away from the tree. The guardian was potrayed by many animals such as bull, snake, goat, or any other mythical creature or animal. The evil force is represented by a tiger. One seal shows a figure sitting in a position that may be similar to a yoga pose and is thought to be an early representation of a Hindu God.
The Indus people worshipped a Father God who may have been the forefather of the race.
Figurines found led the scholars to believe that the Indus people worshipped a Mother Goddess symbolising fertility.
They worshipped fertility symbols which were round or pierced stones, a practice that was performed before the worship of Shiva and Parvati in the form of Sivalinga. They may have believed in magical rituals, charms and amulets and also demons and spirits.
As the people of the Indus valley had harnessed the power of irrigation systems and water supply, it allowed the people to provide for themselves and others in a stationary manner and produce crops at a mass extent, allowing them to neglect their old nomadic ways. This is why agriculture was so important to the people of the Indus valley. Agriculture was one of the prime reasons to why the Indus valley civilisation was so successful in surviving for so long. Agriculture in the Indus valley was solely dependent on good quality soil and advancements in farming technology such as the plow. Crops such as wheat, barley, peas, lentils, linseed and mustard seed were farmed in the winter and millet, sesame and rice was grown in summer. Animals such as elephants were domesticated as well as dogs and cats and assisted with farming.
As the people of the Valley had harnessed the power of technology such as carts and boats, the people could trade goods not just with the people of the Indus Valley but with others outside. Rare and special foods, materials and other agricultural goods could be traded thus being the major and only booster in the Indus valley economy, meaning dependence on soil, technology and good produce was high.
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Agriculture/Religion :
The soil of Indus Valley was fertile. The dependence of its wealth was upon trade and agriculture.
The majority of Indus valley Civilization consisted of farmers, who made the soil fit for Cultivation Purposes after cutting the trees/forests. The crops were damaged due to seasonal rains.
This sign of crops which have been found from the settlements, it is said on the base that wheat, millet, barley, vetches, peas, and cotton was produced.
Trade :
The trade of Indus Valley had been extended up to remote areas of river Ganga in Addition Mesopotamia. Houses had been built on the edges of the city's road. Roads had been constructed with such style in ancient Harrapa that people could move easily.