Question – Describe a historical period you would like to know more about
You should say:
– What period do you want to know about
– Why do you want to know about it
– How do you think you can know about it
- History has never held a place as my favorite subject.
- However, certain historical periods have consistently captivated my interest, and one such era is the Indus Valley period.
- The movie “Mohenjo Daro” recently caught my attention, offering insights into the lifestyle during that time.
- My initial encounter with this period was through a school history book, and my school organized a trip to the National Museum in New Delhi, where numerous seals and pots from the Indus Valley period were on display.
- I also examined architectural plans from that era.
- The people of the Indus Valley were remarkably advanced, residing in walled cities dating back to 2600-1900 BC.
- Excavations have unveiled various structures like baths, bead factories, and granaries at their ruins.
- Notably, the Indus Valley inhabitants lived in burnt brick houses, resembling modern architecture.
- Their cities featured intersecting streets at right angles, equipped with cleanable drains.
- Surprisingly, there were no designated places of worship; instead, people worshipped natural elements such as air and water.
- Numerous mysteries surround this period, including the yet-to-be-deciphered script.
- The civilization’s decline remains enigmatic, with theories ranging from a massive earthquake to external attacks or prolonged droughts and famine due to deforestation.
- These mysteries often lead me to dream about traveling back in time to unravel the hidden truths.
- Consequently, the Indus Valley period stands as a chapter in history I am eager to explore further.
