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Question

Which among the following weapons of war have not been found in the remains of the Harappan culture ?
(i) Bows and Arrows
(ii) Swords
(iii) Shields
(iv) Helmets
Select the correct answer with the help of the code given below :

The correct answer is
(ii), (iii) and (iv)

Harappan Culture Weapons Evidence

Archaeological findings from Harappan culture sites help identify the weaponry prevalent during that era.

Key Findings Regarding Harappan Weapons:

  • Bows and Arrows: Evidence suggests that bows and arrows were commonly used and have been discovered in Harappan settlements.
  • Swords, Shields, and Helmets: Based on current archaeological data, definitive evidence for the widespread use of swords, shields, and helmets among the Harappans is lacking. These items are generally considered absent from the material culture of the Harappan civilization.

Analyzing the items mentioned:

  • (i) Bows and Arrows: Found.
  • (ii) Swords: Not found.
  • (iii) Shields: Not found.
  • (iv) Helmets: Not found.

Therefore, the weapons that have not been found in the remains of the Harappan culture are swords, shields, and helmets.

Selecting the Correct Option

The question asks to identify the weapons *not* found.

  • The combination of items not found includes (ii) Swords, (iii) Shields, and (iv) Helmets.
  • Option 4 correctly lists these items: (ii), (iii) and (iv).
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Important Questions from Harappa Civilization

  1. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

    Assertion (A): The People of Harappan civilization are said to have commercial links with the people of the Tigris and Euphrates basins.

    Reason (R): There is no archaeological evidence to substantiate the hypothesis of trade links with Mesopotamia.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  2. Which of the following were the most standardised products of the Indus people?

  3. Harappan believed in

  4. At which of the following Harappan sites has a dockyard been found suggesting the existence of trade?

  5. Which material was used to make the famous 'Dancing Girl' statue that belonged to the Indus Valley Civilization?

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