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Indian history, geography, culture, trade
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Module 1
Pre-Harappan Settlements and the Indus Valley Civilization
1
Mehrgarh: From Nomads to Farmers in the Indus Valley
Describe the Mehrgarh settlement and the transition from pastoral nomadism to settled agriculture in the Indus region.
2
Neolithic and Chalcolithic Cultures of India: A Geographical Overview
Identify the geographic spread of key Neolithic and Chalcolithic cultures across the Indian subcontinent (e.g., Burzahom, Chirand, Inamgaon).
Harappan Urban Planning: Mohenjo-daro & Dholavira
Describe the key features of Harappan urban planning—grid layout, drainage, granaries, and civic infrastructure—using Mohenjo-daro and Dholavira as examples.
Harappan Trade: Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and Lothal
Explain Harappan trade networks with Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and the Persian Gulf, including the role of port cities like Lothal.
5
Unearthing Harappan Society: Seals, Weights, and Burials
Analyze what Harappan seals, standardized weights, and burial practices reveal about administrative systems and social organization.
6
Religious Practices of the Harappan Civilization
Identify evidence for Harappan religious practices, such as proto-Shiva iconography, mother goddess figurines, and the Great Bath.
Harappan Crafts: Beads, Metal, Clay, and Cloth
Describe the craft economy of the Harappan civilization, including bead-making, metallurgy, pottery, and textile production.
8
Theories of Harappan Decline
Evaluate the major theories for the decline of the Harappan civilization, such as climate change, river shifts, and trade disruption.
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