Cultural continuity and change through ceramic ethnoarchaeology: A comparative analysis of Rang Mahal and contemporary pottery in Nohar, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan

Abstract

This paper explores the cultural continuity of ceramics in Nohar, Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan. The study employs qualitative research methods and comparative analysis to analyze the collected data. The data was obtained through documentation methods, archival research, and historical documents. The study reveals through the comparative analysis that Rang Mahal pottery and contemporary pottery show a remarkable continuity of the Rang Mahal culture, also recognized as Kushan pottery, within the contemporary context. The implications of these findings are significant for understanding the cultural continuity and change in human societies and for preserving the traditional knowledge and practices of pottery-making.