INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The city, covering approximately 2.5 square km, was laid out on a grid plan, the oldest recorded.

Detailed explanation-2: -The covered area of Mohenjo-daro is estimated at 300 hectares.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spreading over an area of 300 hectares (about 750 acres) with a peak population of about 40, 000, Mohenjo-Daro was one of the largest and most advanced cities in the world during its time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Subsequent excavations revealed that the mounds contain the remains of what was once the largest city of the Indus civilization. Because of the city’s size-about 3 miles (5 km) in circuit-and the comparative richness of its monuments and their contents, it has been generally regarded as a capital of an extensive state.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Harappan Civilisation accounts for about 1.3 million sq. km and was the largest area amongst the ancient civilisations. It extended from Sutkagendor in the west, to Alamgirpur in the east and from Manda in the north to Bhagatrav in Narmada estuary in the south.