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What information can be found on the sealings of the bags used in trade in the Harappan Civilization? |
The animal inside the bag The contents of the bag The weight of the goods The identity of the sender |
The identity of the sender |
The correct answer is Option 4- The identity of the sender Seals and sealings were used to facilitate longdistance communication. Imagine a bag of goods being sent from one place to another. Its mouth was tied with rope and on the knot was affixed some wet clay on which one or more seals were pressed, leaving an impression. If the bag reached with its sealing intact, it meant that it had not been tampered with. The sealing also conveyed the identity of the sender. Features of Harappan Seals: The seals were the most distinctive object of Harappan civilization & made of a stone called steatite. |