CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Most cities of the Indus Valley civilisation were divided into two parts, i.e. the citadel and the lower town. Dholavira was different from most Indus cities as it was divided into three parts, i.e. the citadel, a middle town and a lower town.
Detailed explanation-2: -2650 BCE, declining slowly after about 2100 BCE. It was briefly abandoned then reoccupied until c. 1450 BCE. The town of Dholavira is divided into three parts: (1) Raj Mahal of the Raja / Ruler, who is at the height.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike other Harappan cities which were divided into two parts, Dholavira was divided into three. There were massive stone walls around each part and entrances were made through gateways. There was a large open area in the settlement where the public meetings were held.