Previous Year Question

The Harappan archaeological site of Mandi is situated in the present-day Muzaffarnagar region of Uttar Pradesh. It is an important site for understanding the eastward presence of Harappan culture in the Upper Ganga-Yamuna Doab.

Mandi became particularly noted for a valuable hoard of ornaments discovered in 2000. A large number of ornaments made of gold, silver and semi-precious stones were accidentally recovered there by villagers. Archaeological studies have identified these objects as belonging to a Harappan cultural context.

This discovery is also important for understanding the developed metallurgical and jewellery-making traditions of Harappan society. The use of gold, silver and semi-precious stones indicates the high level of skill with which Harappan craftsmen worked with valuable materials.

It is important here to distinguish between Mandi and Manda. Mandi is situated in Uttar Pradesh, whereas Manda is a Harappan site situated near the Chenab River in the Jammu region.