The transition from the Mature Harappan phase to the Late Harappan/Chalcolithic phase at Daimabad is characterized by which of the following cultural shifts?

Options:

  • A: The sudden appearance of iron technology and painted grey ware pottery alongside Harappan seals.
  • B: The complete abandonment of agriculture in favor of a purely nomadic pastoralist lifestyle.
  • C: The disappearance of systematic town planning, writing, and standard weights, accompanied by the emergence of local Chalcolithic ceramic traditions like the Savalda and Jorwe cultures.
  • D: The construction of massive stone temples dedicated to Vedic deities and the introduction of horse-drawn chariots.

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