Government System
Indus rulers govern their cities through the control of trade and religion rather than military might. The rulers carry seals with animal symbols and jewelry made of rare material. Each city has its own ruler, since all cities are considered to be city-states. The political organization of the cities is not hereditary monarchy, meaning that the crown isn't passed down from a member of the royal family to another. Local leaders are responsible for the maintenance of well-planed streets and housing, wells and drainage facilities. There are different elite (upper class or exclusive) groups.
The square stone seals with writing and animal drawings that Indus rulers use symbolize power.
Symbols of Power:
The square stone seals with writing and animal drawings that Indus rulers use symbolize power.
Symbols of Power:
- Zebu Bull: Symbolizes the leader of the herd, virile and strong.
- Elephant: Symbol that is attached to goods that are going to be traded.
- Male Water Buffalo: Symbolizes a posture of defense to protect.
- Tiger: Symbols used by minor administrative officers.
- Unicorn: An important symbol of the elite and is used in governing the different agreements, assuming the economic and political power in the major cities.
Social Structure
The Indus valley population consists of Australian, Mediterranean, Mongoloid (people of eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, and the northern region of North America) and Alpine (people who come from the mountains) races. People are born into social classes that can't be changed.
1. Brahmins (priests and the king)
2. Kshatriyas (warriors, aristocrats and local leaders)
3. Vaishyas (farmers, craftman, and merchants)
4. Shudras (peasants and serfs)
The Indus valley population consists of Australian, Mediterranean, Mongoloid (people of eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, and the northern region of North America) and Alpine (people who come from the mountains) races. People are born into social classes that can't be changed.
1. Brahmins (priests and the king)
2. Kshatriyas (warriors, aristocrats and local leaders)
3. Vaishyas (farmers, craftman, and merchants)
4. Shudras (peasants and serfs)