Question

List three factors which prove that Lothal was an important production center of Harappan Civilisation.

Answer 1

Archaeological survey of India found remains which are a evidence of production activities in Lothal.

Remains of the world's first dock connecting city to the river

Tools used in making beads, gems and valuable ornaments were found at the time of excavation.

At the excavated site, remains of existing marketplace were found.

Answer 2

Lothal was an important site of Indus Valley civilization, which is excavated from Gujarat and believed to be a vital production and trade center due to the following reasons.

 A cleverly engineered dockyard has been excavated in Lothal that proves the existence of sea trade.

 A marketplace with rows of shops and workstations of metalworkers is found in the lower town of Lothal is the proof of its commercial activities.

 A large bead factory shows the rapid production of beads for trading with foreign countries in 3700 BCE.