Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the external trade networks of the Indus Valley Civilization is/are correct?
1.Cuneiform records from Mesopotamia mention active trade with a region termed Meluhha, generally identified as the Indus region.
2.Harappan communities imported key industrial raw materials such as lapis lazuli from Afghanistan and turquoise from Khorasan.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Mesopotamian cuneiform texts dating from Sargon of Akkad () refer to maritime trade with Meluhha (Indus region), Dilmun (Bahrain), and Magan (Oman coast), listing imports like carnelian, timber, and copper.
- Statement 2 is correct: Lapis lazuli was imported directly from Badakhshan/Shortugai in Afghanistan, while turquoise was procured through long-distance trade routes passing through Khorasan (Northeast Iran).
