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Write a brief note on the Kalibanga Civilization. |
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Answer» The Kalibanga Civilization: 1. This civilization was settled on the Sarswati-Drishadvati rivers in the present Hanumangarh district. 2. There were two mounds — The eastern mound and the western mound. Both the mounds were fortified for the security reason. 3. Pre-Harappan period, Harappan period and post Harappan period remains have been found here. 4. The pre-Harappan period ploughed farms have been located here. 5. In the absence of stones the walls were built of mud-bricks and their joints were filled with ash. 6. There was a sanitary system in the form of private and public drains and clay wares to collect waste. 7. As a proof to their religious beliefs, Aganivedas’ have been found. 8. The present Ghaghar river flowing there was known as Sarswati in the ancient period. 9. Sun baked bricks were used for construction. 10.Script engraved on the clay wares and seals have a resemblance to the Saindhav script. 11.The agricultural implements of copper have been found as a proof of their economic development. 12.Drains for the outlet of water were made of wood and bricks. |
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