GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Which one of the following Indus Valley Civillization site gives evidence of a dockyard?
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Harappa
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Lothal
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Mohenjodaro
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Rakhigarhi
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The excavated site of Lothal is the only port-town of the Indus Valley Civilisation. A metropolis with an upper and a lower town had in on its northern side a basin with vertical wall, inlet and outlet channels which has been identified as a tidal dockyard.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lothal is known for its dockyard, which is believed to be the world’s first Dockyard. While Dholavira is said to be known for its water harvesting system and aesthetic architecture. Further Reading: Indus Valley Civilization.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lothal had the oldest dock of the world which connected the Sabarmati River. This served as a trade route between Sindh and Pennsylvania.
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