Question

Write on the special features of harappan cities ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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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.

Houses were built on either side of the roads and streets. Drainage System: The drainage system of the Harappan cities was the best known to the world in ancient times. The brickwork prevented the dirty water from leaking. Wooden screens stopped the solid wastes from being washed away with the water.

The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of domestic architecture.

Answer 2

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• 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.

• iv) House drains emptied all waste water into the street drains.

• v) The streets crossed the main road at right angles, dividing the city into square or rectangular blocks.

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