INDIAN HISTORY

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Which of the following animals as figures surround the male deity in the Indus Valley Civilizations?
A
1, 2, 3 and 4
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
D
1, 3 and 5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Pashupati seal found at Mohenjodaro, the horned male deity is surrounded by four animals : an elephant and tiger on one side, a buffalo and a rhinoceros on the other.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pashupati was the chief male deity of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization. Clay seals have been found depicting the deity Shiva Pashupati. His image is shown in the form of three faces, two horns, sitting on the low throne and surrounded by a rhino, tiger, elephant, and two deers near his feet.

Detailed explanation-3: -They also worshipped the male god, Shiva Pashupati. He was the lord of the animals. Shiva was also worshipped in the form of Linga and Yoni.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indus Valley civilization dates back to 2500-1700 BCE. It is also known as the Harappan Civilization. The Harappans domesticated animals like dogs; cats; humped bull and shorthorn cattle. While we also have evidence of domestic fowl, camels, buffalo, and pigs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: A male deity shown on Indus seals is Lord Pashupathi. Explanation: Pashupati is a steatite seal that was discovered during the 1928–1929 Archaeological Survey of India excavating at Mohenjo-daro, which was previously in the British Raj and is currently in Pakistan.

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