Question

Discuss the functions that may have been performed by rulers in Harppan civilization?

Answer 1

• Some archaeologists say that Harappan society had no rulers and that everybody enjoyed equal status.
• Others feel there were no single ruler but several.
• Under the guidance and supervision of the rulers, plans and layout of the city were prepared.
• Big buildings, Palaces, Forts, Tanks, Wells, Canals, granaries etc were constructed under the supervision of rulers.
• Roads, drains were also constructed and cleanliness was maintained under the overall supervision of ruler.
• The ruler might have taken interest in promoting the farmer to increase production and the craftsmen to promote different handicrafts
• He maintained and controlled extra ordinary uniformity of Harappa'* artefacts like - Seals, Weight and bricks.
• During foreign ** and natural disaster he used to play an active role by providing security and food,
• He used to issue common acceptable coins or seals, weight and measurements.