Which of the following statements is correct about " Aahad civilization "? 1) Gilund is considered the greatest centre of Aahad civilization. 2) Aahad civilization is also mentioned in Rigveda.
Which of the following statements is correct about " Aahad civilization "? 1) Gilund is considered the greatest centre of Aahad civilization. 2) Aahad civilization is also mentioned in Rigveda. Correct Answer Only 1
The correct answer is Only 1.
- Other centers of Ahar civilization:
- Gilund - Rajsamad
- Balathal - Udaipur
- Ozhiana - Bhilwara
- Matsya Mahajanapada is also mentioned in Rigveda.
Additional Information
- Aahad civilization:
- This civilization is spread around the Ahar river in the Udaipur district.
- Ahad is a tributary of Banas River.
- The ancient name of Ahad was "Tamravati" as found in ancient inscriptions.
- The civilization covers the area near Gambhiri in Chittorgarh and up to Ajmer in Bhilwara district near Khari and Kothari rivers.
- More than one Chulha has been found in the houses here, which indicates the joint family system or the collective food system.
- Round crystal beads, red and brown colored vessels, small water vessels without handles have been found.
- The main industry here was copper smelting and making tools from it.
- The site was first excavated in 1953 under the supervision of Akshay Kirti Vyas.
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