Question

discuss the major features of an ancient city in india

Answer 1

Kalibangan is a town situated in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan. It’s located on the banks of River Ghaggar. Kalibangan is the third important city of Indus valley civilization. The city had received its name from the innumerable pieces of terracotta bangles that were excavated there.
Rupar, is a city of Punjab. It is also one of the bigger sites belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Bairatis is located 52 km north of Jaipur in Rajasthan. It’s was a celebrated town in ancient India.

Answer 2

The ancient Indian cities, in many cases, have provided the template for the layout of modern day cities. Some of the cultural observances, the position of women, artefacts that were made and used, cultural observances, customs and so on have been documented and evidences left behind that was symptomatic of organised life in ancient times, but is as relevant today. Similarly, reservoirs for water storage, drainage, places for amusement, habitation of different categories and communities of people have, in some cases, inspired modern-day town planners.