explain town planning of ancient india
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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:
The perfectness of the town planning system of the Indus Valley civilization is impressive. The systematic construction of residential houses and public buildings, laying down of principal streets, etc. are comparable with the modern day city planning. the city was divided into two main parts. The higher and upper portion of the city was protected by a construction which looks like a fort. The ruling class of the towns perhaps lived in the protected area. The other part of the towns was lower in height than the former and common men lived in this area. The lower area of the towns generally spread over one square mile. The main streets of Indus Valley ran from north to south and east to west intersecting one another at right angles. The streets were broad varying from 9 feet to 34 feet. They ran straight to a mile. They were suitable for wheeled traffic. Lanes were joined with the streets. Each lane had a public welt. Street lamps were provided for welfare of public.
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The field is very vast and diverse. I will try to give an encapsulated version of the subject.
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:
The perfectness of the town planning system of the Indus Valley civilization is impressive. The systematic construction of residential houses and public buildings, laying down of principal streets, etc. are comparable with the modern day city planning. the city was divided into two main parts. The higher and upper portion of the city was protected by a construction which looks like a fort. The ruling class of the towns perhaps lived in the protected area. The other part of the towns was lower in height than the former and common men lived in this area. The lower area of the towns generally spread over one square mile. The main streets of Indus Valley ran from north to south and east to west intersecting one another at right angles. The streets were broad varying from 9 feet to 34 feet. They ran straight to a mile. They were suitable for wheeled traffic. Lanes were joined with the streets. Each lane had a public welt. Street lamps were provided for welfare of public.
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Explanation: INDIA has acquired expertise in the field of town planning. Many such towns have been found out during archaeological excavation work
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