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U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004

Late Harappan / Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP)

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Recently, from excavations of Harappan site Sonauli what was found?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept Sonauli (or Sinauli) represents a significant shift in our understanding of the 'Copper Hoard' and 'Late Harappan' cultures in the Doab region.

Explanation Excavations by the ASI revealed a massive necropolis containing 116 human burials, many with four-legged wooden coffins and rich grave goods like copper swords and helmets.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: The burials show a distinct warrior culture, which is rare for traditional Harappan sites.
Logic 2: The discovery of horse-drawn chariots in later excavations (2018) at the same site has sparked debates about the identity of these people (Vedic vs. Harappan).

Active Recall

Question

Why are the Sonauli burials considered unique?

Answer

Unlike typical Indus burials, these feature elaborate wooden coffins and warrior-class equipment like copper-inlaid shields and chariots.

Core Insight

Sonauli acts as a cultural bridge, potentially linking the late stages of the Indus Civilization with the early martial traditions of the Vedic period.

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