Question

Dholaveera systematic ancient town, contemporary to Harappan civilization. Explain.
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Answer 1

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History of town planning in India may be divided into 6 important periods

the Indus Valley Period; the Vedic period; The Pre-medieval period ( The Mauryas till advent of Mughals) ; The Mughal Rule Period; The British Colonial Period;Post- Independence Period

1. Indus Valley Town Planning (3300 BC to 1300 BC): Important towns: Harappa , Mohenjodaro ,Dholavira:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Dholaveera is situated about 140km from bhuj in khadirbet in bhachau taluka.

This ancient town is a contemporary of harappa and has the features of the indus valley civilization.

● The archaeological department of Gujarat state had surveyed this site of ancient civilization in 1990 under the guidance of Ravindra singh bisht.

●The palace and walls in main town were painted in white colour.

●Strong fortification around the town suggests strong security. stone, bricks and clay was used for construction of fortification.

●Arrangement was made for purification and filtration of water.

●Dholaveera was a systematically planned town.