WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -Many terracotta toys have been found in Harappan cities which indicates that children over there must have played with these. Besides, terracotta has been in use for the manufacture of various other things as well such as sculptures, pottery etc. Q.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term Terracotta is normally used for sculpture made in earthenware and also refer to the natural brownish-orange colour. These toys were made heavy use from as early as the Indus Valley Civilization. They were produced in a different form – lion, tiger, cows, sheep, ox, bulls and other tools such as axe, hoe, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Among the rich archaeological evidence of life in these ancient settlements are several toys made of terracotta and shell. It is evident that the Harappans loved their children and made amazing objects for their amusement.

Detailed explanation-4: -The recovery and study of the Indus civilization The civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab region and then in 1922 at Mohenjo-daro (Mohenjodaro), near the Indus River in the Sindh (Sind) region. Both sites are in present-day Pakistan, in Punjab and Sindh provinces, respectively.