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Class 12 History Notes Chapter 1
Bricks, Beads and Bones The
Harappan Civilisation
,Beginnin
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– Prior to the Mature Harappan civilization, there
were various archaeological cultures in the region.
– These cultures had distinct pottery styles and
evidence of agriculture, pastoralism, and crafts.
– The settlements were typically small, lacking
large buildings.
– There was a noticeable transition or break
between the Early Harappan period and the
Harappan civilization.
– Some sites show evidence of large-scale
burning, and certain settlements were abandoned
during this transition.
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Subsistence
Strategies
– The Mature Harappan culture developed in areas
previously occupied by the Early Harappan
cultures.
– Both cultures shared certain elements, including
subsistence strategies.
– The Harappans had a diverse diet, including
various plant and animal products.
– Archaeo-botanists study charred grains and
seeds to reconstruct Harappan dietary practices.
, • – Grains
z such as wheat, barley, lentil,
chickpea, and sesame were found at
Harappan sites.
– Millets were found in Gujarat, while
rice finds were relatively rare.
– Animal bones found at Harappan sites
indicate domesticated species like
cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo, and pig.
– Bones of wild animals like boar, deer,
and gharial were also found, but it’s
unclear if they were hunted by the
Harappans.
– Fish and fowl bones were also present
at Harappan sites.
Class 12 History Notes Chapter 1
Bricks, Beads and Bones The
Harappan Civilisation
,Beginnin
z
gs
– Prior to the Mature Harappan civilization, there
were various archaeological cultures in the region.
– These cultures had distinct pottery styles and
evidence of agriculture, pastoralism, and crafts.
– The settlements were typically small, lacking
large buildings.
– There was a noticeable transition or break
between the Early Harappan period and the
Harappan civilization.
– Some sites show evidence of large-scale
burning, and certain settlements were abandoned
during this transition.
, z
Subsistence
Strategies
– The Mature Harappan culture developed in areas
previously occupied by the Early Harappan
cultures.
– Both cultures shared certain elements, including
subsistence strategies.
– The Harappans had a diverse diet, including
various plant and animal products.
– Archaeo-botanists study charred grains and
seeds to reconstruct Harappan dietary practices.
, • – Grains
z such as wheat, barley, lentil,
chickpea, and sesame were found at
Harappan sites.
– Millets were found in Gujarat, while
rice finds were relatively rare.
– Animal bones found at Harappan sites
indicate domesticated species like
cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo, and pig.
– Bones of wild animals like boar, deer,
and gharial were also found, but it’s
unclear if they were hunted by the
Harappans.
– Fish and fowl bones were also present
at Harappan sites.
