The Decoded Indus Seal M-282

This article presents a novel analysis of Indus Seal M-282 excavated from Mohenjo-Daro, a key Indus Valley Civilization site. Utilizing the proposed Sindhu Prakrit alphabet, the study investigates the relationship between the seal's iconography and the inscribed text.
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The concept of a decipherment, as noted by Iravatham Mahadevan, often relies on the self-evident nature of the process. In a successfully deciphered syllabic or alphabetic script, interlocking phonetic elements should provide clear evidence of the system's functionality.

Building upon this concept, this article presents an interpretation of the Indus script on iconographic seal M-282, adhering to the proposed alphabetic principles. The analysis examines how the seal's iconography potentially complements and enhances the interpretation of the inscribed text. It is important to acknowledge the ongoing debate surrounding the Indus script, and this interpretation is presented as a contribution to the field, inviting further scholarly evaluation and critique.

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