UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2024 · Q2(a) · 20 marks
Harappan art contributes to our understanding of their aesthetic sensibilities in addition to spiritual and ritualistic life. Comment. 20 Marks
- Chapter
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Topic
- Art, Religion and Burial Practices
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