with reference to the chief features of the Harappan civilization , write short notes on each of the following :
1-town planning
2-special features of the houses of the people
3-common elements between mohenjo-daro and Harappan civilization
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the Indus Valley civilisation (occurs) or the harrapan civilization is the bronze age civilisation mainly the north-west regions of the Asia. that is north-west Afghanistan to Pakistan to north-west India. along with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia it is one of the three cradles of civilisationof the world
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Features of Urban Planning - shortcut i) 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 easily.
Following are the important features of the town planning of the Harappan cities: The Harappan cities were generally divided into two main parts - the raised area; known as the 'Citadel', and the lower town. The Citadel was more in height because the buildings in it were built on mud brick platforms.
Origin & Salient Features of Indus Valley Civilization
The first common feature is Indus script on seals. ...
The second most important feature is town planning. ...
A fortified citadel at most of the cities. ...
Houses with kitchens and wells, tanks or water reservoirs.
Use of standard weights and measurement throughout the civilization.
Presence of wheel made pottery.