Q: With reference to the Harrapan civilization.
a)Write two features each of the town planning and houses of the people.
b)Give two significant features and state two importance of Great Bath.
c)Describe the indigenous origin and extent of the Harappan Civilization.
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A) Each city was divided into two parts-the raised area called the 'Citadel' and the 'lower town. ' ii) The main streets followed a grid pattern running from north to south or from east to west. iii) The houses at street corners were rounded to allow carts to pass easil.
B)
The Great Bath was mainly used for religious practice, but sometimes for bathing. They most likely used this for religious practice because there is no sign of a temple anywhere for religious practice. ... They might also use the Great Bath to clean themselves or to relax
C)The Indus or Harappan culture arose in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent. It is called Harappan civilisation because this was discovered first in 1921 at the modern site of Harappa, situated in the province of west Punjab in Pakistan. ... Nearly, 1,400 Harappan sites are known so far in the sub-continent.
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