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The Indus Valley Civilization — History & Civics STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6History & CivicsThe Indus Valley Civilization3 Marks
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Write a short note on the following:
Trade
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Answer

The Indus Valley people carried on flourishing trade both within and outside India. They traded with countries like Mesopotamia, (Iraq), Persia (Iran), and Afghanistan. Trade was carried on both by land and sea routes. Bullock carts, boats, and ships were probably used for transport. A dockyard has been discovered at Lothal.

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