In the context of the history of Ancient India, the earliest depiction of gaja is found on the seals discovered at sites (like Harappa and Mohenjo Daro) of the Indus Valley civilisation (3000 BCE – 1700 BCE). Some scholars believe that by that time elephants had been tamed and domesticated, and used for peaceful and possibly for other purposes.
The earliest depictions of gaja (elephant) in ancient India were found on seals from sites like Harappa and Mohenjo Daro, part of the Indus Valley civilization (3000 BCE – 1700 BCE). Some scholars believe that by this time, elephants had been domesticated for peaceful purposes and possibly other uses.