HISTORY
HARRAPAN CIVILIZATION
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Question
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Which of the following Harappan towns is divided into three parts?
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Kalibanga
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Dholavira
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Chanhudaro
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Lothal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The inhabitants of Dholavira were master water conservationists. No significant rivers were flowing by, just two rivulets-Mansar and Manhar. Nine reservoirs were built around the city to store water. The city itself is divided into three parts-the Citadel, the Middletown and the Lower town.
Detailed explanation-2: -The town of Dholavira is divided into three parts: (1) Raj Mahal of the Raja / Ruler, who is at the height. It was surrounded by strong fortifications all around.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, the city was constructed to a pre-existing geometrical plan consisting of three divisions – the citadel, the middle town, and the lower town.
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