Question 4 - One word Answer - Chapter 5 Class 6 History - The Age of Vedas - History

A Chalcolithic settlement

Answer: 

Answer to be written in the exam:

Inamgaon

Explanation:

• Inamgaon is a chalcolithic settlement located in the state of Maharashtra, India.
  
  
• Inamgaon is located in the Bhima river valley and was inhabited during the Chalcolithic period (c. 3300-1300 BCE).
  
  
• The settlement is believed to have been home to several thousand people.
  
  
• Inamgaon was a center of agricultural activity and its inhabitants cultivated crops such as wheat, barley, and lentils.
  
  
• The settlement also had a thriving craft industry, with inhabitants engaged in the production of pottery, stone tools, and metal objects such as copper bracelets.
  
  
• Inamgaon is famous for its unique pottery style, which is characterized by intricate designs and patterns such as fish, birds, and human figures.