INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. At which of the following harappan sites, an Inkpot has been discovered? Notes: Chanhudaro is the only city from indus valley civilization found that didn’t have a citadel. A small pot was discovered on site and is assumed to be an ink pot.

Detailed explanation-2: -The important excavations of Chanhudaro were-Bangle and Bead-making factory, inkpot, carts with a seated driver, and it was the only city without a citadel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Artefacts found Copper knives, spears, razors, tools, axes, vessels and dishes were found, causing this site to be nicknamed the “Sheffield of India” by Earnest Mackay. Copper fish hooks were also recovered from this site.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chanhudaro is a Harappan site. It is a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares) as compared to other Harappan sites such as Mohenjodaro (125 hectares). The site is almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Inkpot is a 90-foot-deep (27 m) sinkhole located at the Salt Creek Wilderness Area north of Roswell, New Mexico. This geological formation can be found at the foot of the scenic Red Bluffs protected area.