The Harappan script is undeciphered, meaning its language and content are unknown. Mesopotamian texts mention trade with a land called Meluhha, widely identified with the Indus Valley region.
Which one of the following statements about the Harappan script is NOT correct ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2020 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (The Indus Script and Challenges of Decipherment)
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Answer: D. It refers to the people of Meluhha
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