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what are the trades of harappa?
The Harappan cities were connected with rural agricultural communities and distant resource and mining areas through strong trade systems. They used animals river boats and bullock carts for transport. This trade is reflected in the widespread distribution of exquisite beads and ornaments, metal tools and pottery that were produced by specialized artisans in the towns and cities. The major commodities in internal trade consisted of Cotton, lumber, grain, livestock and other food stuffs. A highly standardized system of weights was used to control trade and also probably for collecting taxes.

The Indus valley people had also close commercial relation with Central Asia, the Arabian Gulf region and the distant Mesopotamian cities, such as Susa and Ur Excavations at Lothal reveals the existence of a dock supporting the activities of trade in that period. Trade also existed with Northern Afghanistan from where the Harappans bought the famous blue gemstones,` Lapiz Lazuli`.


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