HISTORY
HARRAPAN CIVILIZATION
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Question
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In the Harappan buildings mostly burnt bricks were used, not stones, because
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Without iron tools stone-cutting was difficult
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Bricks provided better flood defence
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Bricks were ideally suited for the moist climate
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Stone was not readily available
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Harappan urban centres were generally well-planned, including the houses and the roads. These roads were paved with fire-burnt bricks of a standard size.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main materials used were sun-dried and burnt bricks, which were made in molds of 1:2:4 ratios. Easy availability of wood for burning meant baked bricks were used in abundance in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
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