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According to Indus Valley Civilisation expert Jonathan Mark Kenoyer, which archaeological site was peaceful in comparison with all other first civilisations cities because of its urban planning.
A
Kumbhalgarh Fort
B
Nalanda university
C
Harappa
D
Taj Mahal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amazingly, the Indus Valley civilization appears to have been a peaceful one. Very few weapons have been found and no evidence of an army has been discovered. Excavated human bones reveal no signs of violence, and building remains show no indication of battle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mohenjo-daro is thought to have been built in the twenty-sixth century BCE; it became not only the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilization but one of the world’s earliest major urban centers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The oldest site of Indus Valley Civilization, Bhirrana and the largest site, Rakhigarhi, are located in the Indian state of Haryana.

Detailed explanation-4: -The town planning system of the Indus Valley civilization has impressed many archaeologists. They systematically planned their residential houses, public buildings, and streets and had proper drainage systems. All homes were well-connected to the drains of the roads.

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