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The Harappan Civilisation — Question 10

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Question 10

State any two evidences that show the Harappans had trade relations with foreign countries.

Answer

The evidences that show the Harappans had trade relations with foreign countries are:

  1. The Mesopotamian records from about 2350 BC onwards refer to trade relations with Meluha, which is the ancient name given to Indus region.
  2. The depictions of ships and boats on seals also indicate foreign trade. Mesopotamian texts refer to Meluha as a land of seafarers.