{"id":24755,"date":"2024-02-01T10:48:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T10:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24755"},"modified":"2024-02-03T11:51:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T11:51:36","slug":"upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains &#8211; The existence of a modern and urban civilization is reflected in the ancient Harappan architecture. Discuss with examples. (10M, 150 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0e30de808d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0e30de808d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words\/#Body\" title=\"Body\">Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.\u00a0\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-the-existence-of-a-modern-and-urban-civilization-is-reflected-in-the-ancient-harappan-architecture-discuss-with-examples-10m-150-words\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Harappan civilization<\/strong>, flourishing in the <strong>Indus Valley<\/strong> from <strong>3300 BCE<\/strong> to <strong>1300 BCE<\/strong>, showcases a profound <strong>architectural heritage<\/strong> characterized by remarkable <strong>urban planning<\/strong>, <strong>engineering prowess<\/strong>, and <strong>artistic finesse<\/strong>. This challenges conventional views on the sophistication of ancient urban civilizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The imprint of modern and urban civilization is discernible in ancient Harappan architecture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Advanced Urban Layout<\/strong>: <strong>Chandigarh<\/strong>, a contemporary city, adopts a <strong>grid system<\/strong> reminiscent of the <strong>Indus Valley Civilization<\/strong>, ensuring efficient <strong>traffic flow<\/strong> and a compact city design.<\/li><li><strong>Standardized Brick Sizes<\/strong>: Harappan cities employed <strong>uniform brick sizes<\/strong>, suggesting a level of consistency and potentially <strong>centralized planning<\/strong>\u2014reminiscent of modern construction practices reliant on <strong>standardized building materials<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Urban Segregation Influence<\/strong>: Modern metropolitan areas, characterized by distinct <strong>upper and lower towns<\/strong>, echo the <strong>social divisions<\/strong> observed in the <strong>Indus Valley<\/strong>. Cities like <strong>Mumbai<\/strong> exemplify this contrast between affluent areas and densely populated neighborhoods.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Storage for Food Grains<\/strong>: Contemporary storage facilities, such as the <strong>Food Corporation of India&#8217;s warehouses<\/strong> and <strong>logistics hubs<\/strong>, draw inspiration from the efficient <strong>storage methods<\/strong> observed in the trading districts, granaries, and dockyards of the <strong>Indus Valley Civilization<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Advanced Drainage Systems<\/strong>: Contemporary Indian cities like <strong>Bangalore<\/strong> and <strong>Chennai<\/strong> owe their sophisticated <strong>sewage and drainage systems<\/strong> to the early mastery of <strong>urban drainage<\/strong> witnessed in the <strong>Indus Valley<\/strong>, exemplified by well-connected room drains.<\/li><li><strong>Continuation of Cultural and Religious Practices<\/strong>: Modern religious practices, including the veneration of <strong>Pashupati<\/strong> (now <strong>Shiva<\/strong>), and the persistence of <strong>fertility cults<\/strong>, <strong>tree worship<\/strong>, <strong>snake worship<\/strong>, and <strong>phallic symbols<\/strong>, can be traced back to the <strong>cultural and religious heritage<\/strong> of the <strong>Indus Valley Civilization<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Integration of Amenities<\/strong>: Modern Indian cities incorporate <strong>public baths<\/strong>, <strong>wells<\/strong>, and <strong>sewage systems<\/strong> into their <strong>urban planning<\/strong>, echoing the <strong>Indus Valley&#8217;s emphasis on public health and sanitation<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Multi-Storeyed Buildings<\/strong>: <strong>High-rise apartment complexes<\/strong> in cities like <strong>Mumbai<\/strong>, <strong>Noida<\/strong>, and <strong>Gurugram<\/strong> reflect the modern adaptation of <strong>multi-storeyed housing<\/strong>, reminiscent of the innovative living spaces in ancient <strong>Mohenjo-Daro<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Modular Construction<\/strong>: Contemporary Indian construction practices often involve <strong>standardized building materials<\/strong> and <strong>modular design<\/strong>, reflecting the <strong>architectural sophistication<\/strong> seen in <strong>Harappan construction techniques<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harappan architecture<\/strong> vividly exemplifies a sophisticated urban society with well-planned cities and advanced amenities, challenging preconceived notions of modernity. 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