Harappan crafts display an amazing degree of standardization. According to Kenoyer, what was the possible reason for such an achievement ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Availability of raw materials at local level” option2=”Centralized markets for crafts” option3=”Specialized training centres for craftsmen” option4=”State control” correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2015
– While availability of raw materials, markets, and training centres are factors in craft production, they don’t fully explain the widespread uniformity.
– A central authority (interpreted as state control in archaeological terms, though the nature of Harappan governance is debated) would be necessary to enforce such uniform standards across a large empire.