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'There are indications of complex decisions being taken and implemented in the Harappan society.' In light of this statement, explain whether there may have been rulers to rule over the Harappan society.

Answer:

Some archaeologists say that Harappan society had no rulers but others feel that there were several rulers. They said this on the basis of:

1. Under the guidance and supervisoin of the rulers, plan and lay outs of the city were prepared.

2. Huge buildings, forts, tanks, wells, canals, granaries etc., were constructed under the supervision of the rulers.

3. Roads, drains were also constructed under the supervision of the rulers.

4. The ruler might have taken a keen interest in promoting the farmers to increase production and craftsmen to promote different kinds of handicrafts.