Discuss different strategies used by the Harappan people for procuring the raw materials.

Different strategies used by the Harappan people for procuring the raw materials are:

1. The Harappan made establishments such as Nageshwar and Balakot in the areas where the availability of shell was there.
2. Among the other established sites of Harappans were Shortughai, in Afghanistan. It was the best source of Lapiz Lazuli.
3. The Harappans also used to send expeditions to the regions rich in minerals. For example, they sent expeditions to the Khetri mines in Rajasthan which was rich in copper and to South India for gold.
4. There were also links of coastal communication with other nations of the world.
5. The exchange of commodities was prevalent in the Harappan culture through land and water medium.