Nature of Contacts in Harappan Civilization

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UNIT SEVEN NATURE OF CONTACTS

UNIT SEVEN NATURE OF CONTACTS

Seven point zero. OBJECTIVES

After reading this Unit, you should be able to:

. explain why the Harappans tried to establish links with the faraway lands,

· know about the nature of contact among the Harappan towns and the surrounding areas,

· learn about the trade and exchange activities of the Harappans with the contemporary West Asian Civilizations, and

· know about our sources of information on this nature of contact and exchange network.

Seven point one. INTRODUCTION

Seven point one. INTRODUCTION

The Harappan civilization was characterized by the presence of a large number of small and large towns. Apart from cities like Harappa and Mohenjodaro, even very small settlement like Allahdino (near Karachi) have yielded material characteristics of an urban economy. An urban economy is characterised by a vast network of relationships which transcend its physical space. You will see in this unit how the people of Harappa were in active interaction with other cities and towns which were located at a distance of hundreds of miles from Harappa.

This Unit goes on to explain the reasons why did the cities establish trading network and also the forms of the inter-regional trade. It also takes into account the sources of the raw materials and the extent of contact with the contemporary West Asian Civilization. Of course all this knowledge about the Harappan civilization is gained through various historical sources and they have been mentioned in the Unit.

Seven point two. ESTABLISHMENT OF TRADING NETWORKS

Seven point three. INTRA-REGIONAL CONTACTS

Seven point three point one. Cities

Seven point three point two Villages

Seven point four SOURCE OF RAW MATERIALS

Seven point five EXCHANGE SYSTEM

The Exchange System Among the Harappan Towns

Check Your Progress One

Seven point six. Trade with the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia

Seven point six point one. Archaeological Evidence for Contacts

Twelve. Seal of Persian Gulf Type: Lothal

Seven point seven. Mode of Transport

Check Your Progress two.

Seven point eight. Let Us Sum Up

Seven point nine. Key Words

Seven point ten. Answers to Check Your Progress Exercises

Check Your Progress two

Overview

The document analyzes the establishment of trade networks within the Harappan civilization and their interactions with surrounding communities and regions. It focuses on the socio-economic dynamics, including sources of raw materials and the significance of intra-regional contacts.

Key Points

1The Harappan civilization had extensive trade networks connecting distant regions
2Cities emerged as administrative and trading centers reliant on rural resources
3Archaeological and literary evidence supports the existence of trade between Harappans and West Asian civilizations
4Urban centers like Harappa and Mohenjodaro played crucial roles in facilitating trade and resource exchange
5The relationship between urban and rural areas was marked by unequal exchanges of goods and resources.

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Category: Humanities

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