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In the Earliest Cities

Harappan Civilization

Harappan civilization is one of the most ancient civilizations of the world. It was believed to be a hub of art and culture and architecture. The discoveries made at these architectural sights give us great insight into the lives and lifestyles of our ancestors. Let us learn about this very important part of our history.

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Which one of the following marks the eastern extent of the Harappan Culture?

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The famous Harappan site of Lothal is situated in __________.

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Which of the following was not an Indus Valley site?

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Introduction to Harappan Civilization

Harappa is known to be a 4700 years old city in the subcontinent which was discovered around the time 1920. Soon after the discovery of cities like Lothal, Dholavira, Mohenjodaro, and Kalibangan have also been discovered and were come to be known as the Harappan cities or also the advent of Harappan Civilization. These cities were discovered around the river Indus, henceforth proving the existence of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Architecture

The Harappan city was divided into two or more parts of which the part to the west was smaller, however higher, known to be as a citadel. Also, the part to the east was comparatively larger but lower and the archaeologists called it ‘the lower town’. The citadel comprised granaries, religious buildings, public buildings, and assembly halls while the lower town was divided into rectangular sections cut by wide roads at right angles to each other.

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Harappa is 4700 years old city in the subcontinent, discovered in 1920.

After its discovery cities like Mohenjodaro, Lothal, Dholavira and Kalibangan have also been discovered and are known as the Harappan cities as were discovered after Harappa.

All these cities were discovered around river Indus and hence prove the existence of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The city of Harappa was divided into a citadel and a lower town.

The citadel was smaller but higher and was located on the west than the lower town located on the east.

People built one or two story houses on either side of the roads with rooms built around a courtyard.

The Harappan city had a well-planned drainage system

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