INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The town planning scheme used by the Harappan Civilization was grid-based, with streets and alleyways cutting across one another almost at right angles to divide the city into numerous rectangular blocks. Each of the cities of Harappa, Mohenjodaro, and Kalibangan had a fortress built on a tall mud-brick pedestal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The following achievements can be attributed to the Harappan civilization of the Indus River Valley: Accurate system of weights and measures were developed. Created sculpture, seals and pottery from materials such as terracotta, metals and stone. Major advances in transportation technology took place.

Detailed explanation-3: -The advanced architecture of the Harappans is shown by their impressive dockyards, granaries, warehouses, brick platforms, and protective walls. The massive walls of Indus cities most likely protected the Harappans from floods and may have dissuaded military conflicts.

Detailed explanation-4: -The greatest achievement of the Indus Valley were the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro with their impressive, organized and regular layout. The cities were unique in the sense that they showed urban planning employed in ancient times.